Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,690 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $83,820
Employed locally 590
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $58,140
    50th (median)
    $66,690
    75th
    $76,600
    90th
    $83,820

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$74,720
    Security Guards$42,080
    Firefighters$58,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$107,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91,040
    School Bus Monitors$33,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwest Illinois is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northwest Illinois is 12.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,140.