Intelligence Agent Salary in the United States

How much does an Intelligence Agent make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intelligence Agent in the United States is $61,543 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Intelligence Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,307
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,435 to $66,654
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,784
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Intelligence Agent Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,654 $5,554 $1,282 $32
Average $61,543 $5,129 $1,184 $30
25th Percentile $56,435 $4,703 $1,085 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Intelligence Agent Salaries

An Intelligence Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Intelligence Agents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $77,624
  • San Francisco: $76,861
  • Oakland: $75,157

What Skills Can Increase an Intelligence Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 19.66% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 19.66%
Pricing 2.04%
Due Diligence 1.53%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Intelligence Agent's salary.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 94%.
  • Property Management: Can increase your salary by up to 94%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interpersonal Communication
$119,394
94%
Property Management
$119,394
94%
Project Management
$79,391
29%
Market Research
$78,160
27%
Budgeting
$77,544
26%
Pricing
$75,698
23%
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How Education impacts an Intelligence Agent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Intelligence Agents enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Intelligence Agent with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $54,138 and $57,336).

Intelligence Agent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Intelligence Agent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 6.3%
Bachelors 62.5%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Intelligence Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intelligence Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Intelligence Agent

Salaries for an Intelligence Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,298 in 2023 to around $74,253 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intelligence Agent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Intelligence Agent Over Time

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2023
$79,298
2024
$76,399
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