Retail Loss Prevention Specialists Salary in Illinois
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $38,020 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($42,540)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,620; the top 10% earn over $82,170. Nationally the range is $32,470 to $74,590.
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Retail Loss Prevention Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do retail loss prevention specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $38,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,620 and the top 10% earn over $82,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for retail loss prevention specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $42,540). Living costs are not included.