What Lake Forest PD pays
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$128,231
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 7 of 9 Chicago Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Lake Forest PD
Police Officer - Entry
Lake Forest, ILOpen$85,831starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedule12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off
How Lake Forest PD compares nearby
All 311 Chicago Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Lake Forest PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lake Forest | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest PD | Hiring | $85,831 | — | None | |
| Lake Bluff PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bannockburn PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Highwood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Vernon Hills PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Highland Park PD | Hiring | $91,158 | +$5,327 | None |
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