How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Rockford?
$56,650a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $27.24 an hour or $4,721 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.24
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,760Median: $56,650Highest 10%: $78,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $56,650 | $27.24 | |
| Median | $56,650 | $27.24 | |
| 75th | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 90th | $78,830 | $37.90 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Chicago, IL | $84,550 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,540 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,390 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,590 |
| Champaign, IL | $55,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,980 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,170 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,120 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $104,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $96,910 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $78,510 |
| Firefighter | $77,150 |
| Security Guard | $36,960 |
| Lifeguard | $31,200 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $27.24 ($56,650 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $56,650 against $58,940 nationally, 4% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,190, so Rockford pays 28% less.
Where does Rockford rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
120 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,830 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.