How much does a Jail Officer make in Chicago, IL? The average Jail Officer salary in Chicago, IL is $53,426 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $47,708 and $59,328. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA
Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
Chatham County Government - Savannah , GA
As a Deputy Corrections Officer, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in your community ... Required to respond to any location within the jail by running. * Learn first aid and CPR to ...
ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago
Harris County - Hamilton , GA
This full-time position reports to Jail Administration and is responsible for maintaining the security of the facility and providing a safe and secure environment for the inmates. HSD or GED; more ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 37 days ago
Allied Universal® - Fullerton , CA
Job Description Whittier PD Jailer Degree in Criminal Justice / Correction / Law Enforcement Full Time Pay Rate $20. 00 / Hour Must Have Resume As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard ...
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Town of Barnstable - Hyannis , MA
Jail Assistant: Assists and monitors all prisoners who are held for any length of time in the ... officers. CPR, AED, and First Aid trained or have the ability to become trained. Commonwealth of ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA
Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago
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What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $47,708 to $59,328 with the average base salary of $53,426. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,708 to $59,328 with the average total cash compensation of $53,426.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,426 $47,708 - $59,328
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $53,426 $47,708 - $59,328
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,708 - $59,328 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,708 - $59,328 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,653 - $59,260 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,690 - $59,305 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,690 - $59,305 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,622 - $57,977 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Jail Nurse LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $122,389 MAXIMUM SALARY $143,286
JOB TITLE Jail Administrator LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $45,455 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,245
JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $29,611 MAXIMUM SALARY $43,091
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $67,916 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,162
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $35,521 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,412
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $47,188 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,807
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