Public Service Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Police Officer Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median police officer salary in Aurora, IL is $62,501 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$62,501
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-3,289
Cost of Living
95%

Police Officer Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level police officer earns around $39,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $93,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$39,900
$-2,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$62,700
$-3,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$93,100
$-4,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $38,380
25th Percentile $48,640
Median (50th) $62,501
75th Percentile $82,840
90th Percentile $100,700

Police Officer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$71,053
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$70,395
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$55,922
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$53,948
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Police Officer in Aurora

Education

Most police officer positions require a high school diploma. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Law EnforcementEmergency ResponseReport WritingDe-escalationPhysical FitnessCommunity Policing

Job Outlook

Nationally, police officer employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.