Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Illinois earn a median salary of $75,902 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.5% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 29,230 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $61,380 to $108,890 depending on location.
$75,902
Avg median salary in Illinois
$108,890
Highest paying metro
$61,380
Lowest paying metro
29,230
Employed in Illinois
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
inPolice and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $108,890 | $87,050 | $108,890 | 23,340 |
| Bloomington, IL | $84,080 | $71,780 | $100,850 | 300 |
| Decatur, IL | $82,770 | $76,820 | $82,770 | 200 |
| Springfield, IL | $80,130 | $53,770 | $97,290 | 470 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,750 | $68,210 | $94,200 | 500 |
| Champaign, IL | $77,100 | $66,910 | $94,060 | 380 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,810 | $54,590 | $97,450 | 610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $71,120 | $55,970 | $87,590 | 200 |
| Northwest Illinois | $66,690 | $58,140 | $76,600 | 590 |
| East Central Illinois | $62,340 | $53,410 | $76,690 | 820 |
| West Central Illinois | $61,760 | $52,000 | $74,980 | 1,000 |
| South Illinois | $61,380 | $48,760 | $71,770 | 820 |