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Special Agent salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 54 open job postings for Special Agent roles at 11 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Special Agent: postings by posted pay54 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $45K to $120K. Median $49.6K; middle half $47.9K–$65K.Median $49.6K$45K$120K

Postings per pay band: $45K–$50K: 28; $50K–$55K: 9; $55K–$60K: 2; $60K–$65K: 2; $65K–$70K: 0; $70K–$75K: 1; $75K–$80K: 0; $80K–$85K: 4; $85K–$90K: 0; $90K–$95K: 1; $95K–$100K: 1; $100K–$105K: 1; $105K–$110K: 0; $110K–$115K: 2; $115K–$120K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$65K median · $61K–$90.9K typical · 3 postingsEntry level: middle half $61K–$90.9K, median $65K
  2. Mid level$49.3K median · $47.8K–$54K typical · 49 postingsMid level: middle half $47.8K–$54K, median $49.3K

Companies hiring

  1. The United States Secret Service$48.7K median · $47.2K–$49.6K typical · 37 postingsThe United States Secret Service: middle half $47.2K–$49.6K, median $48.7K
  2. U.S. Secret Service$83.5K median · $83.5K–$97.3K typical · 4 postingsU.S. Secret Service: middle half $83.5K–$97.3K, median $83.5K
  3. City of New Orleans2 postings · too few to show pay
  4. State of South Carolina2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. U.S. Secret Service · $83.5K median · 4 postings
  2. The United States Secret Service · $48.7K median · 37 postings

By location

  1. United States$49.6K median · $47.9K–$65K typical · 54 postingsUnited States: middle half $47.9K–$65K, median $49.6K
  2. District of Columbia$90.9K median · $48.7K–$112K typical · 4 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $48.7K–$112K, median $90.9K
  3. Washington, DC$90.9K median · $48.7K–$112K typical · 4 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $48.7K–$112K, median $90.9K
  4. Louisiana$56.5K median · $48K–$57.9K typical · 3 postingsLouisiana: middle half $48K–$57.9K, median $56.5K

Newest Special Agent postings

  1. SPECIAL AGENT, SENIOR (SEWERAGE & WATER BOARD) (CLASS CODE 2811)City of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA · $57.9K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. SPECIAL AGENT (CLASS CODE 2810)City of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA · $55.1K–$57.9K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Special Agent - $40,000 Recruitment IncentiveThe United States Secret Service · Birmingham, AL · $46.6K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Special Agent - $40,000 Recruitment IncentiveThe United States Secret Service · Charleston, WV · $49.3K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Special Agent - $40,000 Recruitment IncentiveThe United States Secret Service · Las Vegas, NV · $47.9K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Special Agent make?

The median posted base pay for Special Agent jobs is $49.6K a year, from 54 job postings with pay at 11 companies.

What is the typical Special Agent pay range?

The middle half of postings list $47.9K–$65K. The top 10% list $101K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $46.8K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Special Agent jobs?

By median posted pay: U.S. Secret Service ($83.5K), The United States Secret Service ($48.7K).

How does Special Agent pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $65K, Mid level $49.3K.

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