Crime Investigator Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Crime Investigator make in Chicago, IL? The average Crime Investigator salary in Chicago, IL is $81,672 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,609 and $90,211. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Special Agent(Criminal Investigator)

U.S. Secret Services - San Francisco , CA

Special Agent(Criminal Investigator) Location: Multiple locations 108 locations over USA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Riverside, CA Sacramento, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Santa Ana ...

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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Leoforce - Dallas , TX

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Location: All over US Duration: 3.4 Years Salary: $55,562 - $117,400 per year Responsibilities: * Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial ...

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Financial Crimes Investigator

Lake Shore Savings Bank - Buffalo , NY

We are seeking a Financial Crimes investigator to join our BSA team to assist and support Lake Shore Savings Bank's BSA Officer to ensure all regulatory requirements are met and work is completed in ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Retail Crime Investigator

SpartanNash - West Fargo , ND

Investigate suspicious activity and effectively communicate with suspected shoplifters; maintain ... Familiar with state laws and statutes related to the crime of shoplifting and apprehensions

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Criminal Investigator - Full Time

Nevada State Contractors Board - Reno , NV

Criminal Investigator - Reno, Nevada Conducts investigations in accordance with state law and Board policy in response to complaints received by the Board. The position reports to the Supervisor of ...

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Investigator Interns--Spring, 2025 (January 25--April 25, 2025)

Orleans Indigent Defender - New Orleans , LA

... crime scenes; • Documenting crime scenes and evidence post law-enforcement investigation; • Writing investigative memorandum; • Obtaining various records; • Preparing trial exhibits; • ...

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What does a Crime Investigator do?

Common responsibilities of a Crime Investigator

Provides Director of Investigations, Corporate Investigator, and other key business partners with relevant ORC data, action plans, budgetary costs, and results.

September 10, 2022

Prepare crime scene sketches by hand or by utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD) to record all evidence location and reference points.

November 06, 2022

Attend autopsy to photograph, collect, document, and package evidence obtained from decedent such as hair, fibers, clothing, finger, foot or palm prints, fingernails, and body fluids.

November 15, 2022

Reports to the ORC Manager.

January 24, 2023

Understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the digital finance sector, particularly as they relate to AML and Fraud investigations.

February 20, 2023

Assist and mentor officials in crime laboratory quality assurance capacities in establishing the framework for the to meet international standards such as the International Standards Organization (ISO).

February 27, 2023

Testify in depositions and court proceedings on the methods and procedures utilized at crime scene investigations and evidence obtained during investigative process.

March 21, 2023

Develop and maintain a positive relationship with respective law enforcement agencies.

April 02, 2023

Demonstrated continued education through publications, presentations, coursework, internships or certificates.

April 20, 2023

Action and results oriented, with the ability to be flexible and handle ongoing multiple tasks.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Crime Investigator in Chicago, IL

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90211

81672

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What is the average salary for Crime Investigator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crime Investigator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Crime Investigator ranges from $62,609 to $90,211 with the average base salary of $81,672. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,609 to $90,211 with the average total cash compensation of $81,672.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,672	$62,609 - $90,211
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$81,672	$62,609 - $90,211

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Crime Investigator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,961 - $90,718	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,961 - $90,718	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,890 - $90,615	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,937 - $90,684	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,937 - $90,684	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,528 - $88,653	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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