Protective Service Occupations in Illinois
21 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Protective service occupations include police officers, firefighters, security guards, and other workers who protect people and property from crime, fire, and other hazards. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Illinois.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $136,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $113,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $106,510 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $101,530 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $89,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $88,420 |
| Firefighters | $79,080 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $78,750 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $73,070 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $72,400 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $66,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $57,570 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $47,150 |
| Bailiffs | $46,290 |
| Animal Control Workers | $44,630 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $43,590 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $38,820 |
| Security Guards | $38,630 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $35,520 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,360 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,310 |