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US Department of Defense Special Agent salary in the United States

Average salary
$89,000/yr
Based on 229 income tax records
$35,000
$143,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$65K
 
$97K
 
$114K
$35,000
$143,000
How much do Special Agents make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Special Agent is $89,000 per year. This is based on data from 229 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Special Agent and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Special Agent salary can vary between $35,000 to $143,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Special Agent demographics

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27% are single
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73% are married
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63% have kids
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66% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Special Agents

229 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a special agent in the United States is $89,000 per year. Special agent salaries in the United States can vary between $35,000 to $143,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 229 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as special agent.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for special agents in the United States: Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($108,500 a year), Washington Metro Area, DC ($98,500 a year), and San Diego Metro Area, CA ($81,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.