Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Illinois
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Illinois earn a median of $79,190 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 12,190
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,520; the top 10% earn over $102,770. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Bailiffs$46,390 median in Illinois
- Security Guards$39,490 median in Illinois
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$100,520 median in Illinois
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$105,450 median in Illinois
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59,540 median in Illinois
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$38,020 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Illinois
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Illinois?
The median is $79,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,520 and the top 10% earn over $102,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 49 (+34% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.