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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$80,440
- Springfield$66,160
- Rockford$64,070
- Peoria$63,360
- Champaign$59,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $80,440 | $84,550 | $67,760 | $61,579 | 104 |
| Springfield | $66,160 | $60,590 | $47,470 | $52,206 | 93 |
| Rockford | $64,070 | $56,650 | $56,650 | $50,630 | 92 |
| Peoria | $63,360 | $64,540 | $55,220 | $50,095 | 91 |
| Champaign | $59,000 | $55,840 | $53,140 | $46,807 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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