SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Springfield
Springfield, IL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, IL comes to $82,740 a year, ahead of the national median of $76,210 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, IL comes to $82,740 a year, ahead of the national median of $76,210 by 8.6%. Pay ranges from under $49,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,040 to $98,380.
Employment stands at 420, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $107,810. Of the 323 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 80th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,550 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $58,040 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $82,740 | +8.6% |
| 75th | $98,380 | +29.1% |
| 90th | $98,380 | +29.1% |
| Mean | $79,090 | +3.8% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield sit close to the national average, so $82,740 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$82,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,740US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,740 a year, 8.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,550 to $98,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $107,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Springfield, IL?
The median annual wage is $82,740, or $39.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,210, so pay in Springfield, IL is 8.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, IL earns more than $98,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $107,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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