salary$107,810 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,130per year
Jobs in the area22,680people work this job
Can a police officer afford Chicago?
OK. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 22.1% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a police officer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $107,810 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $63,450 and $123,130.
Can a police officer afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 22.1% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.