How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Chicago?

$84,550a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $40.65 an hour or $7,046 a month.

Hourly: $40.65
Vs. national median: +43%
Rank among cities: 17 of 281
Jobs in the area: 4,940

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $61,000Median: $84,550Highest 10%: $95,990

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$61,000	$29.33
25th	$67,760	$32.58
Median	$84,550	$40.65
75th	$94,770	$45.56
90th	$95,990	$46.15

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Peoria, IL	$64,540
Davenport, IA	$62,390
Springfield, IL	$60,590
Rockford, IL	$56,650
Champaign, IL	$55,840
St. Louis, MO	$50,980
Cape Girardeau, MO	$41,170
Paducah, KY	$39,120

Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Illinois Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$135,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$126,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$107,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$105,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$102,300
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$90,920
Firefighter	$82,820
Transportation Security Screener	$70,570
Private Detective and Investigator	$68,310
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$62,400

Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $40.65 ($84,550 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $84,550 against $58,940 nationally, 43% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $79,190, so Chicago pays 7% more.

Where does Chicago rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

17 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,990 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.