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Salary Details for a Special Agent at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Updated Apr 26, 2023

Total Pay Estimate & Range

Total Pay Range
$86K - $143K/yr
Base Pay
$82K - $136K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $8K/yr

$111K

/yr
$86K$143K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Special Agent at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is $111,099 per year. This number represents 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 base pay is $105,658 per year. The estimated additional pay is $5,441 per year. Additional pay could include bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. 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 $86K-$143K/yr?

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Total Pay Breakdown

$111,099

Total Pay

Pay TypePay EstimateMost Likely Range% of Total Pay
Base Pay
$105,658/yr$82K - $136K95.1%
Bonus
$5,441/yr$4K - $8K4.9%

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Special Agent is $72,494 per year in United States, which is 34% lower than the average Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) salary of $111,099 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Special Agent ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $60,866 per year and goes up to $68,833 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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