As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Illinois is $34,842. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,856 to $38,704, with most professionals earning between $29,138 and $42,221.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $29,138 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $31,856 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $34,842 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $38,704 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $42,221 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crime by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Cicero, IL | Avg. Salary $36,582 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Mount Prospect, IL | Avg. Salary $36,455 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abingdon, IL | Avg. Salary $33,276 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adair, IL | Avg. Salary $33,460 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addieville, IL | Avg. Salary $33,920 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, IL | Avg. Salary $36,455 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Akin, IL | Avg. Salary $33,318 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, IL | Avg. Salary $33,060 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albers, IL | Avg. Salary $33,920 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albion, IL | Avg. Salary $32,288 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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