Protective Service Occupations Salary in Illinois

Ranked #7 of 51 · IL

10.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,900 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $56,670
Employment 153,150

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $34,870P25 $37,590 Median $56,670P75 $92,700P90 $108,690

About 80% of protective service occupationss in Illinois earn between $34,870 and $108,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$66,900
U.S. average
$60,720

The mean protective service occupations salary in Illinois is $66,900, about 10.2% above the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $69,260 $72,520 5,730
Decatur, IL $62,430 $64,290 930
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,020 $67,940 3,270
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $61,980 $66,480 3,450
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $61,480 $68,450 4,620
Champaign-Urbana, IL $59,800 $63,750 1,850
Peoria, IL $57,060 $62,830 2,740
Rockford, IL $56,650 $60,850 2,710

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do protective service occupations make in Illinois?

The median protective service occupations salary in Illinois is $56,670 per year (mean $66,900), and about 80% earn between $34,870 and $108,690.

How much do protective service occupations make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,900 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for protective service occupations?

Illinois ranks #7 of 51 states for protective service occupations pay. Its mean salary of $66,900 is about 10.2% above the U.S. average of $60,720.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay protective service occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for protective service occupations are West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($69,260), Decatur, IL ($62,430), East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($62,020), by median annual wage.

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