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Police officer salary in Joliet, IL

How much does a Police Officer make in Joliet, IL?

Average base salary

$60,737
same
as national average
Average $60,737
Low $38,858
High $94,933
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a police officer is $60,737 per year in Joliet, IL. 4 salaries reported, updated at December 23, 2022

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Salaries by years of experience in Joliet, IL

Years of experiencePer year
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Police Officers in Joliet, IL

  1. California Highway Patrol
    4.3
    118 reviews6 salaries reported
    $109,471per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Officers near Joliet, IL

  1. Joliet, IL
    $75,770 per year
    8 salaries reported
  2. DeKalb, IL
    $75,678 per year
    6 salaries reported
  3. Elgin, IL
    $75,079 per year
    11 salaries reported
  1. Chicago, IL
    $74,895 per year
    68 salaries reported
  2. Peoria, IL
    $61,035 per year
    9 salaries reported
  3. Rock Island, IL
    $59,439 per year
    5 salaries reported
  1. Springfield, IL
    $57,503 per year
    8 salaries reported
  2. Danville, IL
    $56,665 per year
    5 salaries reported
  3. Palos Hills, IL
    $50,794 per year
    6 salaries reported
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Where can a Police Officer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Police Officers

Most recommended license

Driver's License

(earn +12.73% more)

The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 26.48% since 2018. Police Officers with this license earn +12.73% more than the average base salary, which is $60,737 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this licenseChange from previous year
20101increase by 1
20113increase by 200.00%
20124075increase by 135733.33%
201315022increase by 268.64%
201418462increase by 22.90%
20159754decrease by 47.17%
201611648increase by 19.42%
201711143decrease by 4.34%
201811907increase by 6.86%
20198754decrease by 26.48%

Top companies hiring Police Officers on Indeed

Lewis University
City of Aurora, IL
Governors State University
Board of Police Commissioners
Naperville Park District
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top LicensesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
1,027 jobs1,418
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Most common benefits for Police Officers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 4,804 ratings

53% of Police Officers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in Joliet, IL?

Law Enforcement Officer

24 job openings

Average $41,092 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Police Officer

Do police officers make good money?

How much a police officer makes will vary greatly depending on their location and cost of living in that location. Most police officers make above the average salary in their location, allowing them and their families to live comfortably.

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What is the starting salary for a police officer?

An entry-level police officer starts off making $31,965 per year on average in the US according to reported salaries by Indeed users.

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How much does a cop make per hour?

Police officers make $23.86 per hour on average.

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