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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Illinois earned a median of $79,190 a year ($38.07 an hour) in May 2025, 34% above the national median of $58,940; 12,190 were employed there, ranking #6 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $79,190 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $78,080 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $38.07 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $50,520 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $65,900 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $88,790 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $102,770 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 12,190 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.82 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.