Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $108,890 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.35
10th percentile $60,470
90th percentile $120,840
Employed locally 23,340
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,470
    25th
    $87,050
    50th (median)
    $108,890
    75th
    $108,890
    90th
    $120,840

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 123% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $112,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Illinois $101,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,630
    Firefighters $88,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $85,400
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $136,440
    School Bus Monitors $35,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Chicago, IL-IN is $52.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.20 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 42.7% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $60,470 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,050.