How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Illinois?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Illinois. That is $48.33 an hour or $8,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.33
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,420Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 25th | $76,480 | $36.77 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.33 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.48 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $107,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,740 |
| Decatur, IL | $81,800 |
| Bloomington, IL | $80,480 |
| Kankakee, IL | $78,840 |
| Champaign, IL | $78,520 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,510 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $73,240 |
| Davenport, IA | $68,550 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,730 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 1. California | $118,900 |
| 2. Washington | $102,100 |
| 3. Illinois | $100,500 |
| 4. Alaska | $99,130 |
| 5. Colorado | $97,350 |
| 6. Delaware | $92,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.33 ($100,500 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $100,500 against $76,210 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Illinois rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Illinois ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $107,800 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.