Police Officer Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median police officer in the Chicago area earns $107,810 a year ($51.83 an hour), 41% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 7% above the Illinois median ($100,520). Half of the 22,680 police officers there earn between $86,630 and $107,810.
Median $107,810
10th: $63,45090th: $123,130
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,450 | $58,420 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $86,630 | $76,480 | $59,290 |
| Median | $107,810 | $100,520 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $107,810 | $107,810 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $123,130 | $119,560 | $115,120 |
| Average | $99,230 | $92,450 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 22,680 | 29,180 | 670,520 |
Chicago, IL ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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Check my payPolice officer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- New York, NY: $105,540
- Denver, CO: $101,970
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Correctional Officer: $84,550
- Security Guard: $39,990
- Firefighter: $82,820
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.