Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Illinois
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois earn a median of $91,190 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,960; the top 10% earn over $157,060. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Illinois
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Illinois?
The median is $91,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,960 and the top 10% earn over $157,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.