Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $38.07 an hour ($79,190 a year). About 12,190 people work in this job there.
That is 34% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Illinois ranks 6th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.29 | $50,520 |
| 25% of workers | $31.68 | $65,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.07 | $79,190 |
| 75% of workers | $42.69 | $88,790 |
| 90% of workers | $49.41 | $102,770 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $84,550 | 4,940 |
| Peoria | $64,540 | 220 |
| Springfield | $60,590 | 140 |
| Rockford | $56,650 | 250 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $55,840 | 100 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $39,490 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $100,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $135,080 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $105,450 |
| Residential Advisors | $44,130 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $74,390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,540 |
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