How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Peoria?
$73,700a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $35.43 an hour or $6,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.43
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,740Median: $73,700Highest 10%: $118,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| 75th | $88,350 | $42.48 | |
| 90th | $118,600 | $57.01 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Rockford, IL | $104,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $88,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $80,180 |
| Champaign, IL | $73,430 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker | $101,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $99,310 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,670 |
| Firefighter | $73,670 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $64,540 |
| Security Guard | $38,530 |
| School Bus Monitor | $37,140 |
| Bailiff | $31,200 |
| Lifeguard | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $35.43 ($73,700 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $73,700 against $93,790 nationally, 21% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $91,190, so Peoria pays 19% less.
Where does Peoria rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
196 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.