Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $82,770 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $88,950
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $76,820
    50th (median)
    $82,770
    75th
    $82,770
    90th
    $88,950

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 133% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 33% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,890
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Illinois $101,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,360
    Firefighters $63,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $81,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Decatur, IL is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Decatur, IL is 8.5% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,820.