First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,950 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Chicago earn between $102,670 and $122,390.
- $86K10th
- $103K25th
- $105KMedian
- $122K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,570 | $9,131 | $52.68 |
| Median | $105,450 | $8,788 | $50.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,670 | $8,556 | $49.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,390 | $10,199 | $58.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Chicago earn 4% less than the Illinois average ($114,640) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($84,380). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $77,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $109,570 | $105,450 | $86,490 | $132,950 | 680 |
| Illinois | $114,640 | $105,450 | $83,990 | $160,790 | 2,860 |
| United States | $84,380 | $77,970 | $52,330 | $127,780 | 53,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $109,570, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $80,630 a year, or $6,719 a month and $3,101 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $82,655 | $6,888 |
| Working in IL | $80,630 | $6,719 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for first-line supervisors of correctional officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $109,570 buys what about $105,768 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 2 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$109,570
- Peoria$80,190
All First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of correctional officers
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,330).
- Sacramento, CA$139,330
- San Luis Obispo, CA$135,670
- Fresno, CA$132,160
- Riverside, CA$130,630
- San Francisco, CA$127,650
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make an hour in Chicago?
$52.68 an hour on average, and $50.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of correctional officers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $80,630 a year ($6,719 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,570.
Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more than the U.S. average for this job ($84,380).
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 33-1011; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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