How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Peoria?
$64,540a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $31.03 an hour or $5,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.03
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,870Median: $64,540Highest 10%: $75,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| Median | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 75th | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $75,610 | $36.35 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Chicago, IL | $84,550 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker | $101,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $99,310 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,670 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $73,700 |
| Firefighter | $73,670 |
| Security Guard | $38,530 |
| School Bus Monitor | $37,140 |
| Bailiff | $31,200 |
| Lifeguard | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $31.03 ($64,540 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $64,540 against $58,940 nationally, 10% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,190, so Peoria pays 18% less.
Where does Peoria rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
70 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,610 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.