DOL Median (Illinois)
$55,000
vs National
0%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,588
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Private Detectives and Investigators in Illinois earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,588 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRESCIENT COMPLY LLC | $55,000 | 6 |
| RYAN R ROBISON & COMPANY, INC. | $41,954 | 1 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | N/A | 1 |
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Washington, DC · $85,000Reston, VA · $75,000Boca Raton, FL · $65,686New York, NY · $59,000Chicago, IL · $55,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators make in Illinois?
The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Illinois is $55,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Private Detectives and Investigators?
A Private Detectives and Investigators in Illinois earns 0% more than the national median of $55,000, or $59,588 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.