Police Chief Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Police Chief make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Chief in Chicago, IL is $126,548. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $119,578 to $134,310, with most professionals earning between $113,233 and $141,376.

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Average Salary Range for Police Chief in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Police Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Chief in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Police Chief ranges from $119,578 to $134,310 with the average base salary of $126,548. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,578 to $134,310 with the average total cash compensation of $126,548.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $126,548 $119,578 - $134,310
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $126,548 $119,578 - $134,310
* 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.

Police Chief Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,578 - $134,310 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,578 - $134,310 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,440 - $134,154 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,532 - $134,258 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,532 - $134,258 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,079 - $131,502 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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