DOL Median (Illinois)
$81,226
vs National
+32%
National: $61,526BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,002
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,226
+32% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,526
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois earns $81,226 in nominal terms, which is 32% above the national average of $61,526. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,002 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Motorola Solutions Inc. | $81,226 | 1 |
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How much does a Detectives and Criminal Investigators make in Illinois?
The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Illinois is $81,226 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Illinois earns 32% more than the national median of $61,526, or $88,002 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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