How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Illinois?
$79,190a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Illinois. That is $38.07 an hour or $6,599 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.07
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 12,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,520Median: $79,190Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $65,900 | $31.68 | |
| Median | $79,190 | $38.07 | |
| 75th | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.41 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $84,550 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $86,310 |
| 4. Oregon | $83,690 |
| 5. Washington | $79,460 |
| 6. Illinois | $79,190 |
| 7. New York | $76,820 |
| 8. Nevada | $76,490 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $73,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.07 ($79,190 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,190 against $58,940 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Illinois rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $84,550 a year.
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.