How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Springfield?
$88,790a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $42.69 an hour or $7,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.69
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,910Median: $88,790Highest 10%: $136,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 25th | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| Median | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 75th | $112,800 | $54.23 | |
| 90th | $136,600 | $65.68 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Rockford, IL | $104,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $80,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $73,700 |
| Champaign, IL | $73,430 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $110,100 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $82,740 |
| Firefighter | $65,330 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $60,590 |
| Security Guard | $42,240 |
| Lifeguard | $31,250 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $42.69 ($88,790 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $88,790 against $93,790 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $91,190, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
118 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,600 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.