Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #24 of 51 · IL
2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $97,480 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $91,190
Employment 3,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $53,960P25 $69,590 Median $91,190P75 $114,640P90 $157,060
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in Illinois earn between $53,960 and $157,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in Illinois is $97,480, about 2% below the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $104,150 | $102,510 | 130 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,260 | $103,220 | 2,290 |
| Springfield, IL | $88,790 | $96,080 | 120 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $76,730 | $82,130 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $74,390 | $73,460 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $74,380 | $71,660 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $73,700 | $73,880 | 80 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $73,430 | $79,640 | 60 |