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Highest-paying police departments in Illinois for laterals (2026)

All 14 Illinois agencies we track that post a salary, ranked by the top of their annual pay range. Gurnee Police Department leads at $131,335; the median top-of-range here is $121,455. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual (×2,080, ×12), and hiring bonuses are shown separately, not added to pay.

Last verified: 2026-10-18. Every row links to the agency's official posting or announcement; blank fields mean the source did not state the value. Bonuses are usually paid in installments with a service commitment, so confirm with the agency before applying.

#AgencyStateLateral bonusPay (annual)Out-of-stateClosesSource
1Gurnee Police Department
Gurnee · Municipal police
ILNone listed$92,610 - $131,335Unknown2027-01-27Official source
2St. Charles Police Department
St. Charles · Municipal police
ILNone listed$108,775 - $130,372UnknownUnknownOfficial source
3Rolling Meadows Police Department
Rolling Meadows · Municipal police
ILNone listed$81,439 - $129,561UnknownUnknownOfficial source
4Buffalo Grove Police Department
Buffalo Grove · Municipal police
ILNone listed$86,575 - $127,745Unknown2027-01-08Official source
5Geneva Police Department
Geneva · Municipal police
ILNone listed$88,803 - $125,675UnknownUnknownOfficial source
6Lake in the Hills Police Department
Lake in the Hills · Municipal police
ILNone listed$72,430 - $123,030UnknownUnknownOfficial source
7Hanover Park Police Department
Hanover Park · Municipal police
ILNone listed$92,600 - $121,455Unknown2026-12-31Official source
8Bloomington Police Department
Bloomington · Municipal police
ILNone listed$81,304 - $107,045Unknown2026-12-31Official source
9Moline Police Department
Moline · Municipal police
ILNone listed$71,102 - $104,038UnknownContinuousOfficial source
10Decatur Police Department
Decatur · Municipal police
IL$5,000$76,663 - $98,242YesUnknownOfficial source
11Rockford Police Department
Rockford · Municipal police
ILNone listed$70,958 - $96,919Yes2026-12-01Official source
12Champaign Police Department
Champaign · Municipal police
ILNone listed$89,362 - $94,765UnknownUnknownOfficial source
13Rock Island Police Department
Rock Island · Municipal police
ILNone listed$67,850 - $82,472UnknownContinuousOfficial source
14Carbondale Police Department
Carbondale · Municipal police
ILNone listed$75,001Unknown2026-12-31Official source

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