Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $73,650 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.41
10th percentile $58,410
90th percentile $97,800
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,410
    25th
    $63,860
    50th (median)
    $73,650
    75th
    $89,980
    90th
    $97,800

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,720
    Security Guards $42,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,690
    Firefighters $58,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwest Illinois is $35.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwest Illinois is 21.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,410 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,860.