Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Peoria, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.60 – $31.46
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,488 – $65,437
How much do Private Detectives and 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
$25.53/hr
Range: $24.31 – $26.74
Annual Rate
$53,093
Range: $50,565 – $55,621
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.03/hr
Range: $28.60 – $31.46
Annual Rate
$62,462
Range: $59,488 – $65,437
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.53/hr
Range: $32.89 – $36.18
Annual Rate
$71,831
Range: $68,411 – $75,253
Private Detectives and Investigators job description
Private Detectives and 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

