Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $47.07 – $51.78
Average Annual Pay
Range: $97,906 – $107,696
How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$42.01/hr
Range: $40.01 – $44.01
Annual Rate
$87,381
Range: $83,220 – $91,542
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$49.42/hr
Range: $47.07 – $51.78
Annual Rate
$102,801
Range: $97,906 – $107,696
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$56.83/hr
Range: $54.13 – $59.55
Annual Rate
$118,221
Range: $112,592 – $123,850
Detectives and Criminal Investigators job description
Detectives and Criminal Investigators professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

