Private Detectives and Investigators in Illinois
SOC 33-9021 ยท Protective Service
1,300Jobs in Illinois
$64,440Mean annual wage
11th of 49Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,920 | $18.71 |
| 25th percentile | $44,380 | $21.34 |
| Median (50th) | $60,210 | $28.95 |
| 75th percentile | $79,140 | $38.05 |
| 90th percentile | $97,780 | $47.01 |
| Mean | $64,440 | $30.98 |
Across 49 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($88,260), Oregon ($74,690), Washington ($71,020); the lowest are South Dakota ($44,210), Louisiana ($46,110), Mississippi ($46,370). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,300 | $64,440 | $60,210 |
| Iowa | 170 | $48,190 | $41,110 |
| Indiana | 480 | $49,080 | $41,830 |
| Kentucky | 350 | $51,130 | $47,650 |
| Missouri | 590 | $48,150 | $41,600 |
| Wisconsin | 410 | $50,660 | $41,850 |