Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,520 | $79,739 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.33 | $38.34 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $100,520.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Police Officer in Illinois is $100,520, or about $48.33 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Police Officers is $79,739. Illinois is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level police officers in Illinois typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 29,180 police officer jobs on record and a median salary of $100,520, Illinois offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.