How much does a Senior Special Agent make?

Updated Nov 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$118K - $202K/yr
Base Pay
$108K - $182K/yr
Additional Pay
$11K - $20K/yr

$154K

/yr
$118K$202K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Senior Special Agent is $154,290 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $139,870 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 $14,420 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $118K-$202K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Special Agent

$154,290 /yr
Senior Special Agent
$142,812 /yr
Lead Special Agent
$174,224 /yr
Director of Investigations
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Special Agent?

Job TitleSalary
Senior Special Agent$154,290 /yr
Lead Special Agent$142,812 /yr
Director of Investigations$174,224 /yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Special Agent

$154,290 /yr
Senior Special Agent
$142,812 /yr
Lead Special Agent
$174,224 /yr
Director of Investigations
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Special Agent?

Job TitleSalary
Senior Special Agent$154,290 /yr
Lead Special Agent$142,812 /yr
Director of Investigations$174,224 /yr

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US Secret Service
3.6
Senior Special AgentSee 7 salaries from all locations

$118,162

 / yr
United States Federal Government
4.1
Senior Special AgentSee 6 salaries from all locations

$122,898

 / yr
Office of Inspector General United States Postal Service
4
Senior Special AgentSee 4 salaries from all locations

$111,617

 / yr
US Department of Justice
4.1
Senior Special AgentSee 4 salaries from all locations

$124,907

 / yr
Union Pacific
2.3
Senior Special AgentSee 4 salaries from all locations

$132,718

 / yr
US Department of Homeland Security
3.9
Senior Special AgentSee 3 salaries from all locations

$120,751

 / yr
DEA
3.8
Senior Special AgentSee 3 salaries from all locations

$119,399

 / yr

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U.S. Department of State
3.9
Senior Special AgentSee 2 salaries from all locations

$128,777

 / yr
US Department of Treasury
4
Senior Special AgentSee 2 salaries from all locations

$126,572

 / yr
American Express
4.2
Senior Special AgentSee 2 salaries from all locations

$144,789

 / yr
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
2.9
Senior Special AgentSee 2 salaries from all locations

$91,264

 / yr
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of CA
3.4
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$9,624

 / mo
US Customs and Border Protection
4
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$128,841

 / yr
IRS
3.6
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$127,873

 / yr
Arizona Attorney General
3.7
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$113,862

 / yr
Mechanics Bank
3.8
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$135,333

 / yr
US Department of the Interior
4
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$129,920

 / yr
United States Homeland Investigations
5
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$97,715

 / yr
US Government Agency
4
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$115,788

 / yr
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
3.8
Senior Special AgentSee 1 salaries from all locations

$118,736

 / yr
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Senior Special Agent Salaries

Job TitleSalary
US Secret Service Senior Special Agent salaries - 7 salaries reported$118,162/yr
United States Federal Government Senior Special Agent salaries - 6 salaries reported$122,898/yr
Office of Inspector General United States Postal Service Senior Special Agent salaries - 4 salaries reported$111,617/yr
US Department of Justice Senior Special Agent salaries - 4 salaries reported$124,907/yr
Union Pacific Senior Special Agent salaries - 4 salaries reported$132,718/yr
US Department of Homeland Security Senior Special Agent salaries - 3 salaries reported$120,751/yr
DEA Senior Special Agent salaries - 3 salaries reported$119,399/yr
U.S. Department of State Senior Special Agent salaries - 2 salaries reported$128,777/yr
US Department of Treasury Senior Special Agent salaries - 2 salaries reported$126,572/yr
American Express Senior Special Agent salaries - 2 salaries reported$144,789/yr
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Senior Special Agent salaries - 2 salaries reported$91,264/yr
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of CA Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$9,624/mo
US Customs and Border Protection Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$128,841/yr
IRS Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$127,873/yr
Arizona Attorney General Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$113,862/yr
Mechanics Bank Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$135,333/yr
US Department of the Interior Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$129,920/yr
United States Homeland Investigations Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$97,715/yr
US Government Agency Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$115,788/yr
Bureau of Diplomatic Security Senior Special Agent salaries - 1 salaries reported$118,736/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Senior Special Agent in United States

The top paying industry for a Senior Special Agent in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $120,530.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$120,530

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Senior Special Agent are United States Federal Government and US Secret Service.

United States Federal GovernmentUnited States Federal Government$122,898/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?

Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Geek Squad, Agent Senior (CIA Senior )

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$22

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Senior Federal Agent

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Geek Squad, Agent Senior (CIA Senior )

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$22

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Sr. International Document Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Geek Squad, Agent Senior (CIA Senior )

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

7-9 years
4 days ago
Senior Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
Senior Special Agent

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$155,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

15+ years
5 days ago
Geek Squad, Agent Senior (CIA Senior )

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted 6 days ago

1-3 years
6 days ago
Senior Agent

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$22

/hr

Submitted 6 days ago

4-6 years
6 days ago

Senior Special Agent pay FAQ

The average salary for a Senior Special Agent is $154,290 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Special Agent employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Senior Special Agent in United States is $201,891 per year.

The lowest salary for a Senior Special Agent in United States is $118,484 per year.

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