Police Captain Salary in Chicago, IL

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Captain in Chicago, IL is $89,607. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,150 to $100,064, with most professionals earning between $58,167 and $109,586.

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What is a Police Captain?

A captain is a police rank in some countries, such as the United States and France....

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Police Captain Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

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Police Captain Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $73,150 to $100,064 with the average base salary of $89,607. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,150 to $100,064 with the average total cash compensation of $89,607.

View Average Salary for Police Captain as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,607 $73,150 - $100,064
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $89,607 $73,150 - $100,064
* 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 Captain Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,150 - $100,064 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,150 - $100,064 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,065 - $99,948 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,122 - $100,026 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,122 - $100,026 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,621 - $97,973 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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