How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Illinois?
$62,400a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in Illinois. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,070Median: $62,400Highest 10%: $125,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| Median | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $93,100 | $44.76 | |
| 90th | $125,500 | $60.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $80,340 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 30. Georgia | $64,550 |
| 31. Kansas | $64,290 |
| 32. Tennessee | $63,400 |
| 33. Illinois | $62,400 |
| 34. South Carolina | $61,890 |
| 35. New Jersey | $60,100 |
| 36. Ohio | $59,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.00 ($62,400 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,400 against $75,920 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
Illinois ranks 33 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $80,340 a year.
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.