Detectives and Criminal Investigators Hourly Wage in Illinois (2024)

The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois is $43.7/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Illinois hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$27.35
/hour
Median (P50)
$43.7
/hour
Senior (P90)
$74.73
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$90,900
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Illinois vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$27.35
National: $27.2
+0.6%
Median (P50)
$43.7
National: $40.3
+8.4%
Senior (P90)
$74.73
National: $69.39
+7.7%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $27.35 $1094 $4741 $56,890
Q1 (P25) $31.61 $1264 $5479 $65,750
Median (P50) $43.7 $1748 $7575 $90,900
Q3 (P75) $57.05 $2282 $9889 $118,670
Senior (P90) $74.73 $2989 $12953 $155,440

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

#1
$56.61
$56.61/hr
+40.5%
#2
$56.11
$56.11/hr
+39.2%
#3
$55.33
$55.33/hr
+37.3%
#4
$54.2
$54.2/hr
+34.5%
#5
$53.67
$53.67/hr
+33.2%
#6
$53.14
$53.14/hr
+31.9%
#7
$49.64
$49.64/hr
+23.2%
#8
$48.82
$48.82/hr
+21.1%
#9
$47.78
$47.78/hr
+18.6%
#10
$47.4
$47.4/hr
+17.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois?

The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois is $43.7/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $90,900.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Illinois Detectives and Criminal Investigators hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois is $43.7/hr compared to the national average of $40.3/hr — higher by $3.40/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois?

Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators professionals in Illinois earn approximately $27.35/hour (10th percentile), which equals $56,890.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $74.73/hour.

How much does a senior Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Illinois?

Senior-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators professionals in Illinois (90th percentile) earn approximately $74.73/hour, or $155,440.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Detectives and Criminal Investigators (SOC 333021) in Illinois.

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