Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Illinois
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Illinois earn a median of $62,400 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,070; the top 10% earn over $125,530. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors$78,340 median in Illinois
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65,960 median in Illinois
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$91,190 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$111,370 median in Illinois
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Illinois
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Illinois?
The median is $62,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,070 and the top 10% earn over $125,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 43 (−18% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.