Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Illinois
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Illinois earn a median of $100,520 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,420; the top 10% earn over $119,560. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91,190 median in Illinois
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Illinois
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Illinois?
The median is $100,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,420 and the top 10% earn over $119,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+32% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.