Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $61,380 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $41,850
90th percentile $81,220
Employed locally 820
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,850
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $61,380
    75th
    $71,770
    90th
    $81,220

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $103,410
    Firefighters $42,070
    Security Guards $37,260
    School Bus Monitors $32,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $85,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Illinois is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in South Illinois is 19.5% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,850 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.