How much does a private detective and investigator make in Illinois?
$60,210a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Illinois. That is $28.95 an hour or $5,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.95
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $60,210Highest 10%: $97,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $44,380 | $21.34 | |
| Median | $60,210 | $28.95 | |
| 75th | $79,140 | $38.05 | |
| 90th | $97,780 | $47.01 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $68,310 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 6. Washington | $64,080 |
| 7. California | $61,250 |
| 8. Arizona | $61,030 |
| 9. Illinois | $60,210 |
| 10. New York | $59,140 |
| 11. Utah | $57,910 |
| 12. Minnesota | $57,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.95 ($60,210 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $60,210 against $51,220 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays private detective and investigators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $68,310 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.