Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $72,750 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.98
10th percentile $43,990
90th percentile $90,380
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,990
    25th
    $61,340
    50th (median)
    $72,750
    75th
    $82,790
    90th
    $90,380

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,760
    Firefighters $52,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990
    Security Guards $38,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in West Central Illinois is $34.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in West Central Illinois is 22.3% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,990 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,340.