Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Gambling Surveillance Officers
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Illinois earn a median of $42,760 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($43,370)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,580; the top 10% earn over $57,900. Nationally the range is $32,730 to $61,970.
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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators pay in Illinois
How much do gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators make in Illinois?
The median is $42,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,580 and the top 10% earn over $57,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 34 (−1% vs. the national median of $43,370). Living costs are not included.