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

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

Median annual salary $71,120 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.19
10th percentile $48,140
90th percentile $106,160
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,140
    25th
    $55,970
    50th (median)
    $71,120
    75th
    $87,590
    90th
    $106,160

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 104% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,620
    Firefighters $60,560
    School Bus Monitors $32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $91,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $120,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Kankakee, IL is $34.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Kankakee, IL is 6.8% below 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,140 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,970.