IL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 33-3051

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Illinois

Median Annual Salary $101,530 +33% above national average (national: $76,290)
$92,020Mean Annual
$49Median Hourly
29,790Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$101,530
$55,830
10th pct.
$119,020
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$55,830$26.84
25th percentile$74,390$35.77
50th percentile (median)$101,530$48.81
75th percentile$108,890$52.35
90th percentile (top earners)$119,020$57.22
Mean (average)$92,020$44.24

How Illinois Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Illinois
Illinois (current) $101,530
California $115,400 +14%
Washington $102,640 +1%
Alaska $100,300 -1%
Colorado $96,100 -5%
New York $93,050 -8%
Hawaii $89,390 -12%
New Jersey $89,030 -12%
District of Columbia $88,330 -13%

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Related Occupations in Illinois

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
General and Operations Managers $101,430 170,790
Financial and Investment Analysts $101,400 17,950
Database Administrators $101,070 2,290
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $101,030 3,250
Project Management Specialists $102,490 23,850
Art Directors $100,530 2,750

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Illinois?

The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Illinois is $92,020 per year. The median (middle) salary is $101,530 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Illinois?

Entry-level police and sheriff's patrol officerss (10th percentile) in Illinois typically earn around $55,830 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $74,390 per year.

What is the highest Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Illinois?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Illinois make approximately $119,020 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $108,890 per year.

How does the Illinois Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary compare to the national average?

The median police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Illinois is $101,530, which is +33% above national average of $76,290.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes