Probation Officer Salary in Illinois
Probation officers in Illinois monitor offenders who are released from state and Federal prison. They possess a bachelors degree in criminal justice or related field and meet strict standards of phyiscal fitness. All probation officers in the state work for the State of Illinois or the Federal government. The salary for probation officers in Illinois is slightly above the national median salary for all workers.
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Illinois Probation Officer Salary
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Illinois probation officers earn an average annual salary of $59,000 or $28.36 per hour. 2,570 probation officers work in Illinois.
Nationwide, probation officers earn an average annual salary of $50,500 or $22.37 hourly. The lowest decile earned less than $30,000 while the highest made more than $78,000.
Distribution of Probation Officer Salary
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There is wide variation in the salary for probation officers. The bottom decile earns $30,540 while the top earns $78,860. Salary for probation officers generally depends on experience, location, and employer.
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Additional Compensation
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Illinois probation officers also receive health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits that are not included in salary figures. Because salary only accounts for 71.3 percent of total compensation for employees in the Illinois region, the total value of compensation for Illinois probation officers approaches $80,000.
Top Locations
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Illinois ranks as one of the top five states for probation officer salary. The others include New Jersey, Minnesota and New York. California is the state with the highest average salary for probation officers. In California, the average probation officer salary is $77,020.
Job Outlook For Probation Officers
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The current job outlook for probation officers is stable, with job growth expected to exceed the average for all careers. Probation officers generally work for states or the Federal government and most jobs are located near major urban areas.
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