2. Illinois
Annual median wage: $73,140
Cost of living: 95.5
Employment: 31,710
Illinois ranks second in our list of best states for police officers. It holds the record for the highest-paying state for police officers in the US. Quite impressive, right? The state is also known for their cost of living rates that are lower than the average, making their wages feel more than it already is. It is like having your cake and being able to eat it, too. The employment rates they have ranks fourth-highest, does that impress and convince you enough to get a job there?
