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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Illinois

Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Illinois earn a median of $135,080 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$135,080
vs. U.S. median
+27% ($106,040)
Rank among states
6 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,900

Pay range in Illinois

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,750; the top 10% earn over $162,640. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Illinois

How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Illinois?

The median is $135,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,750 and the top 10% earn over $162,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Illinois a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses