May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $107,810, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$107,810
Mean annual salary
$99,230
Employment estimate
22,680
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $107,810 |
| Mean annual salary | $99,230 |
| 10th percentile | $63,450 |
| 25th percentile | $86,630 |
| 50th percentile | $107,810 |
| 75th percentile | $107,810 |
| 90th percentile | $123,130 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $107,810
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 41.5%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Chicago, IL earn 41.5% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $86,630–$107,810.
- BLS estimates employment at 22,680 workers in this metro area.