Gaming Investigator

Gaming Investigator Salary in Illinois

$92.5K

$95.4K

$97.9K

$95,446

/year

$45.89

/hour

Gaming Investigator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$98,497

Illinois

Illinois

$95,446

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    How much does a Gaming Investigator make in Illinois?

    As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Gaming Investigator in Illinois is $95,446 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,835/week or $7,953/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $97,871 and as low as $92,542, the majority of Gaming Investigator salaries currently range between $95,400 (25th percentile) to $95,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $95,448 annually in Illinois. The average pay range for a Gaming Investigator varies little (about 0), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    Illinois ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Gaming Investigator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Gaming Investigator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Gaming Investigator Jobs in Illinois

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Gaming Investigator job is above the average in Illinois in Illinois. Topping the list is Chicago, , with Northbrook, and Urbana, close behind in the second and third positions. Urbana, beats the average in Illinois by $3,686 (3.9%), and Chicago, furthers that trend with another $6,101 (6.4%) above the $95,446 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Illinois, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Gaming Investigator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Chicago, and Elgin, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Gaming Investigator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Chicago

    $101,547

    $48.82

    Northbrook

    $99,974

    $48.06

    Urbana

    $99,132

    $47.66

    Champaign

    $98,642

    $47.42

    Rockford

    $98,578

    $47.39

    Naperville

    $98,409

    $47.31

    Aurora

    $97,653

    $46.95

    Springfield

    $97,622

    $46.93

    Bartlett

    $97,414

    $46.83

    Elgin

    $97,366

    $46.81

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Gaming Investigator Jobs in Illinois

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Gaming Investigator job category in Illinois, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $95446 state average for Gaming Investigator jobs.

    Nevertheless Social Media Investigator, Compliance Investigator, or Casino Accountant may still be interesting positions to explore.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Social Media Investigator

    $74,234

    $35.69

    Compliance Investigator

    $69,766

    $33.54

    Casino Accountant

    $69,470

    $33.40

    Work From Home Fraud Investigator

    $62,146

    $29.88

    Revenue Integrity Auditor

    $44,928

    $21.60

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Gaming Investigator salary in Illinois as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $95,400 to $95,448 annually, with the Illinois average at $95,446 per year or $45.89 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Illinois for Gaming Investigator jobs, with Chicago leading at $101,547 annually.