How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Springfield?
$82,740a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,895 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,550Median: $82,740Highest 10%: $98,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 25th | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $82,740 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $98,380 | $47.30 | |
| 90th | $98,380 | $47.30 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Chicago, IL | $107,800 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $110,100 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $88,790 |
| Firefighter | $65,330 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $60,590 |
| Security Guard | $42,240 |
| Lifeguard | $31,250 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $39.78 ($82,740 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $82,740 against $76,210 nationally, 9% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $100,500, so Springfield pays 18% less.
Where does Springfield rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
78 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,380 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.