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$74,221
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Border Patrol Agent is $74,221 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $66,134 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,087 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Special Agent | $79,599 /yr |
| Senior Special Agent | $81,193 /yr |
| Lead Special Agent | $73,468 /yr |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Special Agent | $79,599 /yr |
| Senior Special Agent | $81,193 /yr |
| Lead Special Agent | $73,468 /yr |
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For a Border Patrol Agent in United States
The top paying industry for a Border Patrol Agent in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $84,291.
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Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Border Patrol Agent are US Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection.
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Border Patrol Agent pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Border Patrol Agent is $66,134 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Border Patrol Agent salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 148 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Border Patrol Agent employees.
The highest salary for a Border Patrol Agent in United States is $109,245 per year.
The lowest salary for a Border Patrol Agent in United States is $40,036 per year.
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