Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $72,400 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.81
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $111,590
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $65,320
    50th (median)
    $72,400
    75th
    $93,590
    90th
    $111,590

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,190
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $103,410
    Firefighters $42,070
    Security Guards $37,260
    School Bus Monitors $32,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Illinois is $34.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in South Illinois is 22.6% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,320.