Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,390 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.44
10th percentile $43,910
90th percentile $90,400
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,910
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $65,390
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $90,400

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,340
    Firefighters $52,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $110,830
    Security Guards $39,690
    School Bus Monitors $31,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in East Central Illinois is $31.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.15 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in East Central Illinois is 30.1% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,910 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.