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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$103,220
- Rockford$102,510
- Springfield$96,080
- Champaign$79,640
- Peoria$73,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $103,220 | $102,260 | $74,260 | $76,477 | 104 |
| Rockford | $102,510 | $104,150 | $98,100 | $76,013 | 92 |
| Springfield | $96,080 | $88,790 | $74,890 | $71,807 | 93 |
| Champaign | $79,640 | $73,430 | $62,630 | $61,056 | 93 |
| Peoria | $73,880 | $73,700 | $47,410 | $57,289 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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