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

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

Median annual salary $80,130 +5% vs national
Median hourly $38.53
10th percentile $48,570
90th percentile $97,290
Employed locally 470
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,570
    25th
    $53,770
    50th (median)
    $80,130
    75th
    $97,290
    90th
    $97,290

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 107% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 7% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,920
    Firefighters $64,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,350
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,690
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Springfield, IL is $38.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Springfield, IL is 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,570 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,770.