Over 20% of State Police Employees Receive $100k+ Salaries

In 2008, the Illinois Dept. of State Police paid 3,520 employees a total of $266,671,219 in wages, which is fourth highest among all departments.  What is more interesting is that 730 employees made over $100,000, which is 20.7% of its employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean wage for state police and sheriff...

In 2008, the Illinois Dept. of State Police paid 3,520 employees a total of $266,671,219 in wages, which is fourth highest among all departments.  What is more interesting is that 730 employees made over $100,000, which is 20.7% of its employees.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean wage for state police and sheriff patrol officers is $58,860 nationally.  The average wage of an Illinois State Police Employee is $75,758.87, which is 28.7% more than the national average.

To find this information on IllinoisOpenGov.org website, go to “Payroll” and search “Dept. of State Police” under “Department”.