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Average Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent salary

$65,992yearly

$29.29 hourly rate

Entry-level Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent salary
$59,000 yearly
Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Federal Bureau of Investigation pay special agents?

The average salary for Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents is $65,992 per year. Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent salaries range between $59,000 to $73,000 per year. Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents earn 8% more than the national average salary for special agents of $60,916.

Location impacts how much a special agent at Federal Bureau of Investigation can expect to make. Special agents at Federal Bureau of Investigation make the most in Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, and Sioux Falls, SD.

How much does Federal Bureau of Investigation pay special agents by location?

Federal Bureau of Investigation pays special agents the most in Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, and Sioux Falls, SD. Additionally, cities like Urban Honolulu and Billings also report highly competitive salaries for special agents at Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Special agent Federal Bureau of Investigation salary by location

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$78,997$37.98
2New Orleans, LA$76,089$36.58
3Sioux Falls, SD$75,007$36.06
4Urban Honolulu, HI$74,523$35.83
5Billings, MT$74,478$35.81
6Baltimore, MD$74,220$35.68
7Anchorage, AK$71,979$34.61
8Los Angeles, CA$71,207$34.23
9Denver, CO$70,277$33.79
10Clarksburg, WV$69,133$33.24

Highest-paid Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents by job level

RankJob titleAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Special Investigator$73,016$35-
2Detective$68,147$33-
3Drug Enforcement Agent$67,844$33-
4Narcotics Agent$67,609$33-
5Supervisory Special Agent$67,539$32-
6Insurance Special Agent$66,901$32-
7Special Services Agent$66,644$32-
8Criminal Investigative Agent$65,913$32-
9Violent Crimes Detective$64,849$31-
10Sales Special Agent$61,538$30-

Recent salaries for special agents at federal bureau of investigation

JobLocationDate addedSalary
Special Agent: Stem-Engineering BackgroundMinneapolis, MN05/30/2025$99,461
Special Agent: Stem-Engineering BackgroundDenver, CO05/30/2025$99,461
Special Agent: Stem-Physical Sciences BackgroundSeattle, WA05/30/2025$99,461
Special Agent: Stem-Engineering BackgroundJacksonville, FL05/30/2025$99,461
Special Agent: Stem-Engineering BackgroundLittle Rock, AR05/30/2025$99,461

Special agent salary at Federal Bureau of Investigation competitors

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Central Intelligence Agency$69,993$34-
2U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement$66,001$32-
3Homeland Security$65,414$31-
4U.S. Customs and Border Protection$65,108$31679
5U.S. Department of State$64,917$31-
6United States Department of Justice$61,697$30-
7Career Connections$60,900$291
8U.S. Secret Service$60,526$29-
9United States Postal Inspection Service$58,291$28-
10U.S. Department of the Treasury$57,317$282
11ATF$55,891$27-
12USPS OIG$51,805$25-
13Supreme Court of the U.S.$49,282$24-

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