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Overview

Special agents bring their skills, compassion, and integrity to stay ahead of threats, uphold the law, defend civil rights, and protect innocent people. They seek out cybercrime, infiltrate organized crime rings, and investigate terrorists. 

A day for an FBI special agent might entail surveilling a subject in the morning, tracking terrorists’ online social activity before lunch, testifying in court in the afternoon, and addressing a public forum on identity theft in the evening.

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Eligibility

The Special Agent Selection System (SASS) is a multi-step process designed to find individuals who will be successful in this job.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the special agent position, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.

• Be at least 23 years old.

• Apply before your 36th birthday unless you have veteran’s preference or federal law enforcement experience. *

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of full-time professional work experience, or have an advanced degree and at least one year of full-time professional work experience.

• Meet our physical fitness requirements.

• Be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.

• Meet all other FBI Eligibility requirements.

*You must complete the SASS process and enter on duty no later than the day before your 37th birthday.

For more details, please review the FBI Eligibility document.

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Physical Requirements

To ensure you are able to meet the physical requirements of this position, you will be required to provide medical documentation from your personal physician, show proof of required vaccinations, and complete additional medical examinations. You must also complete the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) several times throughout the process, which assesses your fitness levels through four main events:

• A maximum number of continuous sit-ups in one minute.

• A timed 300-meter sprint.

• A maximum number of (untimed) continuous push-ups.

• A timed 1.5-mile run.

​Those in the Tactical Recruitment Program will have a fifth event:

PFT App

Whether you’re an aspiring special agent hoping to see if you have what it takes or a fitness enthusiast curious about the training, this mobile application will help you learn the benchmarks of our official PFT.

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Hiring Process

The special agent position follows a specialized hiring process. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Apply for a position

   Apply for the special agent position within the applicant portal.

2. Complete Special Agent Selection System (SASS) process

   The SASS consists of multiple phases including comprehensive testing, a meet and greet, a writing assessment, a structured interview, and a physical fitness assessment.

3. Conditional appointment offer

   Begin the background investigation and pass our physical fitness assessment.

4. Basic Field Training Course (BFTC)

   Complete and graduate from the 16-week BFTC at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia in order to officially join the FBI as a special agent and be assigned to your first office. 

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New Agent Training

It’s the job of the FBI Academy to get New Agent Trainees (NATs) ready to serve. You will spend 16 weeks with your peers building the foundation of becoming an agent and learning four major concentrations: academics, case exercises, firearms training, and operational skills.

You will be supported by your classmates—who become close friends and partners over the course of your time together—and by class supervisors, counselors, and instructors who challenge and uplift you.

Upon completion of the BFTC, you will be assigned to one of the 56 Field Offices located across the country. You will generally not be assigned to the same location in which your application was processed.

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Our special agents have a range of backgrounds, education, and skill sets that collectively allow us to stay ahead of threats. Special agents have the drive and leadership skills to take on new challenges and protect their communities.

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Salary and Benefits

We offer special agents a comprehensive suite of benefits that is comparable to, if not better than, the private sector.

Salary and Incentives

* Special agents are required to work 50 hours a week on average.

† Special agents will be relocated for their first assignment and will generally not be assigned to the same location in which their application was processed.

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Paid Time Off

* If you are in the military reserves, you can receive up to 15 days of paid leave each fiscal year to attend drill, annual reserve training, and other duties. You can carry over up to 15 military leave days into the next fiscal year.​

† Requires one year of government service.

Federal Leave

Benefits

Up to 5% employer match

Health and life insurance options

Pension plan vested after 5 years*

Opportunity to apply for student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and sabbatical programs

Opportunity to attend specialized training programs and obtain certifications

*Special agents can retire at any age with 25 years of service or with 20 years of service if at least age 50

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Physical Requirements

To ensure special agents possess the necessary levels of fitness to fulfill any duty required of them, we require applicants to pass a physical fitness test and complete a medical review.

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• Pass a Physical Fitness Test
• Training guides available to help you prepare
• Meet specific vision and hearing requirements
• Complete a medical review

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Physical Fitness Test

You must pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) to ensure you will be able to safely and successfully complete training at the FBI Academy and effectively respond to situations on the job.

The PFT consists of four main events, with a fifth event only for those in the Tactical Recruitment Program (TRP). The events will be administered in the following order with no more than five minutes of rest between each event:

• Sit-ups: Maximum number of continuous sit-ups in one minute

• Sprint: Timed 300-meter sprint

• Push-ups: Maximum number of continuous push-ups (untimed)

• Run: Timed 1.5-mile run

• Pull-ups: Maximum number of continuous pull-ups (only TRP candidates will complete this event)
   

For guidelines on passing scores and points, review the Scoring Scale chart for PFT Events in the Application Guide.

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PFT Training Tips

The PFT requires you to dedicate time to your fitness throughout the application process. We strongly encourage you to train for the PFT.

Recommendations

• Sit-ups: Prepare using Core Stabilization Training techniques to enhance abdominal and trunk muscular endurance and neuromuscular control.

• Sprint: Train with hopping, starting, and strength drills to condition the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and fascia.

• Push-ups: Focus on drills that increase upper body strength. Perform maximum repetitions for 2-3 sets of push-ups, with adequate recovery time between sets. Train no more than twice a week to allow for muscle recovery.

• 1.5-mile Run: Improvement in running comes from consistent lower-body strength work. Recoveries between repetitions will build better capacities.

• Pull-ups (TRP Only): Recommend exercises such as band-assisted pull-ups, negative pull-ups, bent arm hang, hammer curls, ratchet pull-ups, weighted pull-ups, and isometric holds.

Receive detailed training tips and recommended exercises for all PFT events in our PFT Training Guide.

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Our special agents have a range of backgrounds, education, and skill sets that collectively allow us to stay ahead of threats. Special agents have the drive and leadership skills to take on new challenges and protect their communities.

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Medical Review

You will provide medical information from your personal physician. Our Chief Medical Officer will review your medical information and make the final decision if you will be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Required Vaccinations

• Polio

• Meningitis

• Tetanus Diphtheria (TD) or Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella

• Hepatitis A and B (series completion)

• Varicella or proof of history of having had chicken pox

• Influenza (current season)

For full medical requirements, please review the Medical Guide.

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For COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please review the Covid Policy.

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Vision and Hearing

Vision and hearing are essential for special agents. Your vision and hearing will be evaluated to determine your eligibility for this position.

Vision Requirements

• Your distant visual acuity, corrected or uncorrected, must be 20/20 in one eye and no worse than 20/40 in the other eye.

• If you have distant visual acuity greater than or equal to 20/100, you will need to provide medical documentation of successful soft contact lens use for at least one year without significant problems.​

• If you have had recent refractive surgery, you must wait six months following surgery and complete an ophthalmology evaluation prior to applying.​

• If you are color-vision deficient, you must successfully complete a Farnsworth D-15 color vision test at one of our field offices.

Hearing Requirements

• Upon receiving a conditional appointment offer, you must take a pure tone audiometry screening.

• If you fail the initial screening, you will be asked to complete additional audiometry testing at your own expense. Our Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) will be offered to those who fail to meet the above standards with their own audiologist. This test evaluates your ability to hear human communication in a noisy environment and assesses hearing requirements for law enforcement duties.

For details about vision and hearing requirements for special agents, please review the Medical Requirements Guide.

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As probably the single most effective and all-knowing domestic and international intelligence and counterterrorism apparatus in the world, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is counted among the most powerful and capable law enforcement organizations that has ever existed.  The prestige that accompanies a position in this hallowed institution is complemented by lucrative salaries that exceed what you would find in virtually any other law enforcement or intelligence agency anywhere in the world.

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Special agents with the FBI hold one of the most esteemed and best-recognized jobs in the largely clandestine agency; so much so they’re often referred to as the “face of America. ” Working in both covert and overt capacities, they enforce federal statutes and conduct criminal and national security investigations with a singular goal in mind: to protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution, which they’ve sworn an oath to protect. Only people able to distinguish themselves as being among the best of the best get to serve as special agents, but for those who land this coveted position, the rewards are pretty impressive – both professionally and financially.

Keep reading to learn more about becoming a Special Agent with the FBI and the exceptional earning potential that accompanies this career:

FBI Special Agent General Schedule Pay Grades Plus Locality and Availability Premiums

Special Agent Qualifications/Requirements

Federal Benefits and Perks Special Agents with the FBI are Entitled To

Other Opportunities in the FBI

FBI Special Agent General Schedule Pay Grades Plus Locality and Availability Premiums

FBI special agents are paid in accordance with the federal government Special Base Rate for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) pay table.

Trainee Pay and Starting Base Salary

New FBI special agents begin their careers at the GL-10 pay grade, with the ten-steps within this pay grade landing at regular intervals within the range of $51,921 – $66,996 as of 2020. Where you start within that range has everything to do with your background in law enforcement and investigations, and to some extent even your work history with the federal government in unrelated roles.

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New special agents without prior government service usually start at Level 1 of the GL-10 pay grade, which is $51,921, while those with prior government service may qualify to start a step or two higher within the GL-10 pay grade.

The total compensation package that special agents with the FBI are entitled to goes well beyond just that base salary though.

Locality Pay Applies Even During Field Training in Quantico

Special agents working in specific states or metro areas receive locality pay to reflect a higher cost of living. Check out the locality pay tables here.

And during the Basic Field Training Course in Quantico, Virginia that all new special agents attend, new agent trainees earn a salary at the GL-10 level, along with locality pay for the Washington D.C. area.

The GL-10 salary range for the District is $67,747 – $87,416 (between $14,000 – $21,000 more annually than the GL-10 base pay grade).

Availability Pay Adds Another 25% to Base Salaries

As a job that involves a lot of long days and nights with irregular and unpredictable hours, all full-time special agents, including new agent trainees, receive availability pay that adds 25 percent to their base salary. It’s a premium reserved only for criminal investigators and a few other roles in law enforcement that involve a substantial amount of unscheduled duty. Most agents laugh at the notion of scheduled vs unscheduled duty, since the critical moments of lengthy criminal and counterterrorism investigations probably won’t ever land somewhere between the hours of 9 and 5. The reality of a completely unpredictable work schedule isn’t just part of the deal when you’re an FBI agent, it’s part of the appeal.

At the GL-10 pay grade, availability pay will bump a special agent’s annual salary to $64,901 – $83,745. Adding 25 percent for availability draws a clean line between pay rates for federal law enforcement officers and the premium that investigators within those same agencies command.

Another reason that extra 25 percent is listed as a separate line item instead of just being factored right into the base salary figure is something of a political one. It’s considered an entitlement that all federal law enforcement agencies are required to shell out for positions that meet the qualifications, but as an add-on it’s still potentially subject to budgetary wrangling if anybody in congress actually wanted to pick that fight, though that’s very unlikely.

Once availability and Washington D.C. locality pay are considered, the annual salary of all new agent trainees is between $84,683 and $109,270, depending on previous law enforcement experience and federal job history.

From There, Salaries Just Keep Going Up

Beyond the GL-10 grade level, special agents advance to the General Schedule pay table at the GS-13 grade level in a non-supervisory field position:

• GS-13: $78,681 – $102,288 (with availability pay: $98,351 – $127,860)

From there, special agents can qualify for promotions to supervisory, management, and executive positions at the GS-14/15 levels and to the FBI Senor Executive Service level:

• GS-14: $92,977 – $120,868 (with availability pay: $116,211 – $151,085)
• GS-15: $109,366 – $142,180 (with availability pay: $136,707 – $177,725)
• Senior Executive Service: $160,100 – $219,200 (with availability pay: $200,125 – $274,000)

Special Agent Qualifications/Requirements

The FBI’s special agents don’t just come from one type of background. In fact, the mission-critical work of the FBI requires special agents from a wide variety of backgrounds. The FBI encourages individuals hailing from a number of different backgrounds to apply to become special agents:

• STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
• Linguists
• Law/legal
• Military/law enforcement
• Education/teaching
• Cybersecurity/technology
• Healthcare services/medical
• Psychology/counseling
• Accounting/finance

To qualify for a job with the FBI, you’ll need to be U.S citizen who is able to obtain a Top Secret SCI (sensitive compartmented information) clearance and be in compliance with the FBI’s drug policy. Learn more about qualifying here.

To qualify for a special agent position, you must also:

• Be between the ages of 23 and 36 (Special agents have a mandatory retirement age of 57, so applicants must be no older than 36 to ensure they can complete the required 20 years of service necessary for retirement.)
• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Have at least two, full years of professional work experience (or one year of experience for applicants with a master’s degree or higher)
• Have a valid driver’s license and at least six months of driving experience
• Meet specific special agent physical fitness standards (all special agents must pass the Physical Fitness Test and meet specific vision and hearing requirements)

All new agent trainees must complete 20 weeks of training at the FBI Academy in the Basic Field Training Course (BFTC).

Federal Benefits and Perks Special Agents with the FBI are Entitled To

A job as an FBI special agent comes with outstanding federal benefits, as well as FBI- and special agent-specific benefits, which significantly increases their total annual compensation.

As federal employees, special agents are eligible for:

• Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
• Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program
• Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program
• Federal Flexible Spending Account Program
• Federal Thrift Savings Plan
• Annual leave: FBI employees earn days of annual leave based on their total years of government service
• Sick leave: 13 days per year
• Federal holidays: FBI employees are granted ten paid national holidays per year
• Military leave: FBI employees in the military reserves can receive up to 15 days of military leave annually to attend weekend drills or participate in annual reserve training or other duties

Special agents are eligible for FBI-specific benefits:

• Employee Benevolent Fund: Elective life insurance program for all FBI employees
• Justice Employees’ Transit Subsidy: Reimburses employees that use public transportation to commute to work
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Reimburses employees’ student loans up to $10,000 a year ($60,000 maximum)
• University Education Program: Reimburses tuition for FBI employees seeking a certificate or degree applicable to their current job duties

They are also eligible for special agent-specific benefits programs:

• Special Agents Insurance Fund: FBI-sponsored elective life insurance program
• Charles S. Ross Fund: Memorial fund that compensates beneficiaries of special agents killed in the line of duty (every special agent atomically belongs to the fund)
• Public Safety Officers’ Benefit: Covers all federal public safety officers killed in the line of duty (every special agent is automatically covered in this program)

Other Opportunities in the FBI

The FBI operates a number of elite units that select only the most qualified from the ranks of FBI personnel, military special forces and law enforcement tactical units. By transitioning into one of the FBI’s elite tactical units aimed at investigations and other operations related to counterterrorism, public corruption, counterintelligence, civil rights abuses, organized crime, crimes against children, and more, you can definitely level-up your earning potential.

After two years of investigative experience as an FBI special agent, you’ll be eligible to compete for the following jobs:

• Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)
• Special Agent Bomb Tech Program (SABT)
• Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team
• Evidence Response Team (ERT)
• Technically Trained Agent (TTA) Program
• Operational Medic Program

With demonstrated mastery of tactical competencies or other specialized skills these units require, many of these elite members are awarded supervisor status that puts them squarely in the GS-14 or GS-15 pay grade.

Learn more about these elite tactical units here.

Analysists and Other Critical Support Staff

Although not quite as prestigious or potentially dangerous as the Special Agent position, many professionals are employed in a variety of roles that support critical FBI operations. Working as intelligence analysts, linguists, surveillance specialists, forensic scientists, and administrators, these jobs come with steep professional and academic requirements, but are generally lighter on the experience requirements, physical standards, and age restrictions special agents are held to, though those things are still highly valued. In fact, the starting pay grade for these jobs are most often determined by the degrees they hold, as well as previous military and law enforcement experience or professional achievement in the civilian world.

In general, these jobs allow entry at the GS-7 level or higher, with a promotion potential to GS-14 over the course of a career.  Some of these jobs can merit an Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO) bonus of between 10 and 25 percent of salary to account for long and irregular hours, similar to the availability pay special agents are entitled to.

Supervisors and Executive Staff

Special Agents and professional staff who obtain a supervisory or management position may elevate their promotion potential to GS-14 or GS-15.  These positions require extensive time served as a Bureau employee and demonstrated excellence in an area of specialization. While some of these supervisors may serve in the field alongside agents, others function as instructors or Agents-in-Charge and primarily supervise and manage operations from field offices and command centers.

At the highest levels of the FBI are the executive positions involved in managing entire divisions.  Reaching the echelon of executive ranks in the FBI earns you a spot on the Senior Executive Service pay scale.  Unlike the GS system, the SES does not have a detailed salary structure, but allows the FBI the freedom to subjectively determine salaries for leadership within certain parameters.

The minimum salary within the SES is 120 percent of the GS-15 step 1 salary, putting it at $160,100 ($200,125 with availability pay), while certain positions command as much as $219,200 ($274,000 with availability pay).

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FBI Special Agent Jobs and Salary

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The Federal Bureau of Investigations employs more than 13,500 Special Agents throughout its five major divisions of Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Counterterrorism, Criminal and Cyber.  

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It requires special physical and mental talents to serve as one of the nation’s premier national security and law enforcement officers, so the screening process is highly selective. Even if selected there are a wide variety of assignment options, all of which are extremely demanding.

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FBI Special Agents in training are provide with salaries consistent with GS-10 employees, who earn $43,441 per year in addition to a Quantico, VA COLA adjustment of $7,602 for the year (training is only for about 21 weeks).  Once assigned to a field office, Special Agents retain their GS-10 status but also have a local Cost of Living Adjustment which is a bonus between 12.5 and 28.7 percent of base salary.

Active agents also receive Availability Pay, which is an additional 25 percent of the base salary plus COLA.  Availability pay is intended to compensate agents for long hours and around-the-clock availability. Some agents who are relocating from a nominal cost of living area to a high cost city may expect a one-time payment of $22,000 to help offset moving costs and higher housing prices.

FBI Special Agent jobs in the field can eventually offer a pay grade at the level of GS-13.  If they obtain a supervisor, management or executive position, they may be promoted to GS-14 or GS-15.  The 2012 salary ranges for these pay grades were as follows:

General Schedule Level

Pay Range

General Schedule 13

$71674-$93175

General Schedule 14

$84697-$110104

General Schedule 15

$99628-$129517

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FBI Special Agent Salary: What You’ll Make and Why

According to various salary aggregate websites, an FBI special agent’s salary in the US ranges between $59,066 and $105,754, with an average salary of $76,919. As of July 2022, the base salaries for FBI special agents are listed as follows:

Payscale	ZipRecruiter	Indeed	Salary. com	Glassdoor
$87,035	$62,530	$70,209	$59,066	$105,754

Keep in mind: Salary aggregate websites typically rely on data submitted anonymously by individuals using their site. Some websites may have received larger amounts of data of either higher or lower than average salaries, which may affect the site’s calculated average.

Read more: What Is an FBI Special Agent? How to Become One

What influences a salary?

The salary of an FBI Special Agent is determined by a number of factors, including education, experience, and job location. In this article, we will take a closer look at how these factors impact salary.

Years of experience

Salary increases are generally tied to your experience level. In general, the more years you spend working as an FBI special agent, the more you can expect to earn. Here’s how experience can impact your FBI special agent salary, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Compensation Survey.

Location

Where you live can also impact how much you can make as an FBI special agent. Typically, working in a large metropolitan area correlates to a higher salary, as well as a higher cost of living.

Here is a list of some major cities with their corresponding average FBI special agent salary according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How does this compare to similar jobs?

Here’s how an FBI special agent’s salary stacks up against similar jobs.

How to increase your FBI special agent salary

Now that you have a better idea of what you could expect to earn as an FBI special agent, let’s look at ways to boost your salary.

1. Strengthen your skills

Pursuing and improving in-demand skills could make you more competitive for promotions and higher-paying positions. These skills include:

• Investigative Techniques: Understand how to conduct surveillance, interviews, and interrogations
• Case Management: Know how to organize and manage case files, evidence, and witnesses
• Use of Force: Be familiar with when and how to use force, including firearms, in the line of duty
• Report Writing: Write clear and concise reports documenting the results of investigations
• Testifying in Court: Provide testimony in court that is objective and credible

2. Negotiate your job offer

When you’re offered a job with the FBI, be sure to negotiate your salary. The FBI offers a wide range of salaries, so there’s room to haggle. You can also try to negotiate other benefits, like vacation days or a signing bonus.

3. Talk to Recruiters

If you’re interested in becoming an FBI Special Agent, the best way to learn about salary expectations is to speak with a recruiter. They will be able to tell you what the starting salary is for the position, as well as any salary increases that may be available down the road.

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You can expect continued specialized training once on board and opportunities to work on some of the Bureau’s most complex cases. The scope and scale of our investigations provide unique challenges unlike anything you could work on in the private sector. Your ultimate mission: to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Being a Special Agent can be a lifelong career of uncommon days and amazing experiences.

Valued skills that can help you succeed at the FBI:

• BA/BS degree (preferably in psychology, social work, counseling or similar fields).
• An understanding of human behavior and motivations and the ability to communicate clearly to experts and nonexperts.
• Ability to objectively evaluate nuanced information and make sound judgments.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing interpersonal behavior and behavioral patterns, handling sensitive situations and predicting potential threats and risks.

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• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Be detail-oriented, yet able to keep a strategic focus.
• Ability to objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments.
• Honesty and integrity must be the foundation of who you are.
• The drive and commitment to make a difference in the communities you serve.

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• Adhere to strict standards of conduct.
• Undergo a rigorous background investigation, credit checks and a polygraph in order to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Pass all physical fitness requirements; must be physically fit to complete training at the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA, and maintain a high level of fitness throughout your career.
• Pass a medical exam, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting visual and hearing standards.
• Successfully complete approximately 19 weeks of employment as a Special Agent trainee, while housed at the FBI Academy at Quantico.
• Upon graduation from the FBI Academy, be available to transfer to one of the FBI’s 56 Field Offices, including San Juan, Puerto Rico or remote resident agencies (satellite offices) to meet the needs of the FBI. Special Agents rarely return to their processing office. Applicants should ensure that their families are prepared for and support this move.
• Throughout your career, be available for temporary duty assignments anywhere in the world, on either a temporary or a long-term basis.
• Work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
• Be willing and able to participate in arrests, execute search warrants, raids and similar assignments.

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• Be a U.S. citizen.
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• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance.
• Have two years of full-time professional work experience (see work experience waiver for exceptions).
• Meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with at least six months driving experience.

The Special Agent Selection System (SASS) is a mentally and physically challenging process designed to find only the most capable applicants. The selection process typically takes one year or more to complete. For more information about the SASS, physical fitness requirements and work experience waivers, please visit: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.

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“Criminal Minds”: How Much Will a Supervisory Special Agent Make in Real Life?

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Authors Criminal Minds may require a lot of creative license when dealing with how BAU FBI agents do their job, but when it comes to internal hierarchy they are pretty accurate. Of course, Penelope Garcia’s technical analyst position doesn’t really exist, but she would be an intelligence analyst in the unit if she were a real FBI employee. There are many other positions; for example, the FBI does have supervising special agents.

How much does a supervisory special agent earn?

Supervisory Special Agents are considered high-ranking members of the FBI and their salary is in line with this experience. So far, the first year of a special agent will start with a salary of about $53,000. their wages increase exponentially every year. Because the FBI is a government agency, they use a step-by-step program to raise wages. Promotions also significantly increase the agent’s salary.

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Under the Pay Scale , the average Supervisory Special Agent can expect to earn about $130,000 a year without additional compensation. However, some roles will receive much higher salaries. Some individuals in leadership positions may command up to $170,000 per year. The salary of those who perform supervisory functions usually depends on the level of education of the agent, the time of his work in the agency and the area he serves. For example, agents in Washington. generally earn more than agents in US field offices.

How does a special agent rise to a supervisory role?

It would seem that as soon as someone gets into the FBI, they are forever in the FBI. It is not always so. FBI agents have the right to retire at any time, but every recruit signs a three-year commitment. If the agent leaves before the three-year commitment expires, the agency may ask the newcomer to reimburse the agency for tuition fees. Resignations are not very frequent, in fact, most special agents strive to climb the career ladder in the FBI.

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Supervisory Special Agents are agents that are well established in the field. According to Study, leadership positions are highly competitive and usually go to special agents with at least eight years of experience in the field. They must also apply for the role and demonstrate exemplary skills in their discipline as well as leadership qualities. After all, the whole point of Supervisory Special Agents is to lead a small team of other agents.

Is there a unit head in the present BAU?

Criminal minds fans may know that BAU has a unit chief. For many seasons , Aaron Hotchner was the head of the division . He left BAU in season 12. Although Hotchner was considered primarily the boss of the BAU, the actual structure of the FBI is not like that. Yes, bosses are used, although the term boss is rarely used in the FBI these days. Instead, Hotchner would have been considered a division director.

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The Unit Director is often assigned to report directly to the Deputy Director of the FBI. Divisional or departmental directors may act as supervisors, but they actually have the same status as supervising special agents and their pay reflects this. Division directors are more likely to be paid at the top of the pay scale, but only because they tend to have more field experience and agency years than others in their division.

How much do FBI agents earn? (including requirements) • BUOM

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation handles high-level criminal and corporate cases. The government compensates this work with substantial benefits and pay. Learning about the different salary levels at the FBI can help you decide which specialization within the agency is right for you. In this article, we explore what FBI agents do, what determines how much FBI agents earn, and how you can get a job with the bureau.

What does an FBI agent do?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, includes the official law enforcement and security agencies of the United States that seek to ensure national security primarily through domestic operations. FBI agents perform many tasks such as gathering intelligence, launching investigations, and planning to counter criminal activities. They usually assign each agent to one specialized department for mentoring, which may also include counterintelligence and cybercrime. Agents in the FBI network can expect to work at least 50 hours per week on most assignments.

How much do FBI agents earn?

The median national federal investigator salary is $73,859 per year. For the most up-to-date Indeed Salary information, please click here. FBI agents’ salaries can vary as they are on the General Pay Scale (GS) that professionals use to determine the pay of most civilian government employees. There are 15 grades, from GS-1 to GS-15, which increase the base salary. There are then 10 steps in each grade on the GS scale, which are a range of available salaries increasing from one to 10, with the first step being the base salary for positions in that grade.

To further analyze and forecast wages in your field at the FBI, consider the following three factors:

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Living expenses

When you are first accepted into the FBI, the organization assigns you a local office where you go to work under the guidance of an experienced mentor . Depending on the location of the field office, the federal government increases your salary by a certain percentage to help offset living expenses in that area. They call it local fee and it can range from 12% to over 20%. Those who live outside the central United States, in places like Alaska, Hawaii, or abroad, receive a living wage allowance (COLA), which serves the same purpose as local payment.

2. Entry level salary

All FBI agent salaries start at GS-10, which does not include local pay or COLA. Agents are generally only eligible for the GS-10 when they are training in Quantico, Virginia. After completing their training, they place agents under the mentorship of experienced special agents so they can learn to focus on the area the agency directs them to.

3. Division and length of service

At the level of a special agent, salaries are increased to the level of GS-13. Some specializations in the FBI earn more, such as counterterrorism and criminal investigations. These areas employ agents as active investigators who often rely on extra hours to complete their duties. They make up for this by providing availability pay, adding another 25% to base salary.

Other ways to get better pay at the FBI are promotions to leadership, managerial, and executive positions, which all fall within GS-14 and GS-15 salaries. These roles offer significant salaries but have no options for investigator roles or availability pay.

What benefits do FBI agents get?

Being an FBI agent gives you access to government and departmental benefits. Here is a list of the benefits you can get as an agent, although some of them only apply to special agents who are in the field:

• Student loan repayment program

• University Educational program

• Public security officers gain

• Special Agents Insurance Fund

What is the education of the FBI agent?

As a minimum, the FBI expects its agents to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States. While holding a bachelor’s degree, they also require the candidate to have two years of professional experience in order to be eligible to work in the field. You can reduce this if you have a master’s degree with only one year of professional experience. The FBI doesn’t have majors that applicants need to focus on. Here is a list of seven specialties that relate to their activities and can help you prepare for the job:

To get a job with the FBI as an entry-level agent, it is important to comply with their drug and background check policy and be a citizen of the United States. Then, to move on to special agent status, they require you to have a valid driver’s license, pass physical fitness tests, meet certain visual and hearing requirements, and have a clean history with the law.

Age

The FBI has also set a mandatory retirement threshold for Special Agents at age 57. This means that applicants must be between the ages of 23 and 36 at the time of application in order to complete the required 20 years of service required for retirement. If you are over this age, you can still work for the FBI as an analyst or support staff. These roles are also important and provide an equal life and most of them can reach the GS-13 salary level.

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CIA agent salaries vary, but you can expect from $50,000 to $95,000 per year , depending on the specific job, your work experience, and education level.

Also, is the CIA higher than the FBI?

Unlike the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is a homeland security agency, the CIA has no law enforcement function and is formally focused primarily on intelligence gathering abroad, with limited intelligence gathering at home.
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Accordingly, what pays more to the FBI or the CIA?

Salary. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a total of 676 people submitted salaries than the CIA .

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What are the top five paid jobs at the CIA in the US?

Which job brings in the most money?

Here are the highest paid jobs of 2021:

• Anesthetist: $208,000.
• Surgeon: $208,000.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: $208,000.
• OB/GYN: $208,000
• Orthodontist: $208,000
• Prosthetist: $208,000
• Psychiatrist: $208,000.

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Who pays more to the CIA or the FBI?

Salary. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has 676 more reported salaries of than the CIA has .

Who is higher Secret Service or FBI?

This shows FBI at the top of , with a score of 69.9, much higher than the Secret Service, which came in last with a modest 33.4. By comparison, the average score for law enforcement is 62.2 and for government is 58.1. … On these counts, the Secret Service ranks last among law enforcement agencies.

Who is above the FBI?

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Stands for	Central Intelligence Agency
Introduction	The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the US federal government’s civilian foreign intelligence service tasked with collecting, processing and analyzing national security information from around the world.

Can you tell your family if you work for the CIA?

Once you are on board, you will be told that you should only speak to close relatives who you need to know and trust (but obviously no more). If you are married or have a regular family partner, the Agency requires you to tell your other half from day one.

Do CIA agents pay taxes?

For an individual tax returner, the average federal tax rate for 2018 is 24%. After the removal of the 24% federal tax rate, Cia agents could expect to receive a salary of $70,816 per year of , with each salary amounting to approximately $2,951. ^* .

How much do CIA and FBI agents earn?

The average salary of a CIA agent is $ 81,207 per year . Salaries range from $25,000 to $169,000 per year.

How can I join the FBI or CIA?

If you are interested in a career as a CIA agent, here are a few steps you need to follow:

1. Get your bachelor’s degree. …
2. Consider getting a master’s degree. …
3. Be fluent in one or two foreign languages. …
4. Gain relevant experience. …
5. Get the necessary tests and medical examinations. …
6. Complete the internal training program.

What do CIA agents tell their family?

Family receives only basic information

When CIA officers travel, they may not be able to tell their families about destinations; however, families always have a way to contact someone in the CIA to find out where the officer is in case of an emergency .

What is the average salary at the FBI?

The average annual salary for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in the United States is approximately $71,663 , which is in line with the national average.

How can I make $100 an hour?

Work for $100 (or more) an hour

1. Work for $100+ an hour. Finding a job that pays $100 an hour or more is not easy. …
2. Underwater welder. …
3. Anesthesiologist. …
4. Commercial pilot. …
5. Tattooist. …
6. Arbiter. …
7. Orthodontist. …
8. Freelance photographer.

What jobs pay more than 200 thousand a year?

If you’re interested in a career that earns over $200,000 a year, check out the list of the top 25 highest paying jobs below.

• Information systems manager. Average annual salary: $125,000. …
• Petroleum engineer. …
• Corporate lawyer. …
• Information Security Director. …
• Investment banker. …
• Judge. …
• Pediatrician. …
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

What is the highest paying job in the US?

• Anesthesiologists: $261,730*
• Surgeons: $252,040*
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: $237,570.
• OB-GYNs: $233,610*
• Orthodontists: $230,830.
• Prosthetists: $220,840.
• Psychiatrists: $220,430*
• Family Medicine Physicians (formerly Family and General Practitioners): $213,270*

Which agency has the most power?

These are the most powerful intelligence agencies in the world

• CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), USA -…
• RAW (Department of Research and Analysis), India -…
• Mossad, Israel -…
• ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), Pakistan -…
• MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service), UK -…
• GRU (Main Intelligence Directorate), Russia –

How much do secret service agents earn?

The average salary of a secret service agent

The average salary of a secret service agent is $ 138,895 per year . However, ultimately their salary will depend on the experience and salary level of the agent. Secret Service agents are usually hired at a pay level of GL-7 or GL-9.

Should I join the FBI or the CIA?

If you’re more of a law enforcement leaner and want to help put criminals behind bars, you’ll be more comfortable working as an FBI agent. On the other hand, if you are interested in gathering intelligence about external threats to the United States, you should0190 consider serving as CIA Officer .

How much money does a CIA agent make per month?

How much does CIA earn? While ZipRecruiter sees monthly salaries ranging from $11,500 to $3,250, most salaries in the Cia job category currently range between $6,458 (8,250th percentile) to $75,250 (250th percentile) ) throughout the United States.

Should CIA agents be single?

The CIA requires undercover agents and their spouses to be US citizens. . The agency allows foreign marriages, but the agent’s spouse must pass a mandatory background check and become a US citizen within five years.

Do the CIA agents know how you fight?

You are learning extensive hand-to-hand combat skills including martial arts such as Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and you must learn fight with makeshift weapons .