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Police Officer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$48.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,570/year ($6,214/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,180 Police Officer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Police Officer salary of $100,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,570 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $100,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,284 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,690 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,976 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,570 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,214 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Illinois?
- The median Police Officer salary in Illinois is $100,520 per year ($48.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,480 and $107,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $100,520, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $74,570 per year ($6,214 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 29,180 Police Officer jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.