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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,390
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.7% vs 2024
$78,380
Mean Salary
$74,390
Median Salary
$35.76
Hourly Rate
2,590 people work as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $74,390 per year ($6,199/month).
This is 9.8% above the national average of $67,756.
Illinois ranks #16 out of 46 states for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay.
Approximately 2,590 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 5.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
4.39
Public Safety and Security
4.34
English Language
4.12
Psychology
4.11
Therapy and Counseling
3.96
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(88.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois
Salaries for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois range from $49,330 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $107,710 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,510 and $98,390.
Median $74,390
P10: $49,330P25: $59,510P75: $98,390P90: $107,710
10th
$49,330
25th
$59,510
Median
$74,390
75th
$98,390
90th
$107,710
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,330
$23.72
$4,110
25th Percentile
$59,510
$28.61
$4,959
Median (50th)
$74,390
$35.76
$6,199
75th Percentile
$98,390
$47.30
$8,199
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$107,710
$51.78
$8,975
Note: The mean (average) salary of $78,380 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
Illinois ranks #16 of 46 states
$67,756
National avg. for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois is $74,390 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $78,380.
What is the salary range for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois?
Salaries for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois range from $49,330 at the 10th percentile to $107,710 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,510 and $98,390.
What is the starting salary for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois?
Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists positions in Illinois typically start around $49,330 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,590 people are employed as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois is approximately $35.76 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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