What are the main factors that influence a FBI Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A FBI Agent's salary?

A FBI Agent's salary grows with experience: a FBI Agent (0-3 years)earns $45,799, a Games Manager (3-5 years)earns $74,472, a Games Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $107,793,

What are the highest paying states for a FBI Agent?

FBI Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for FBI Agent roles are District of Columbia $48,493, California $48,309, Massachusetts $47,665. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of FBI Agent roles make?

Salaries for FBI Agent level roles vary by specialization: ROW Agent: $100,890; Sales Agent: $61,560; Escrow Agent: $58,201; Insurance Agent: $58,172; Agent: $53,664.

FBI Agent Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a FBI Agent make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a FBI Agent in Rhode Island is $45,410 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,590
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,803 to $51,262
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,697

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FBI Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,262	$4,272	$986	$25
Average	$45,410	$3,784	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$39,803	$3,317	$765	$19

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Key Factors That Influence FBI Agent Salaries

A FBI 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do FBI Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract FBI Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,493.
California: $48,309.
Massachusetts: $47,665.

District of Columbia $48,493 California $48,309 Massachusetts $47,665 Washington $47,490 New Jersey $47,473 Alaska $47,411 Connecticut $46,807 New York $46,562

Hawaii $45,778 Rhode Island $45,410 Maryland $45,160 Minnesota $44,818 Colorado $44,687 Illinois $44,643 Oregon $44,477 Delaware $44,354

New Hampshire $44,277 Virginia $44,105 Pennsylvania $43,601 Nevada $43,347 North Dakota $43,264 Michigan $43,132 Wisconsin $43,084 Vermont $42,988

Texas $42,721 Maine $42,703 Arizona $42,677 Ohio $42,646 Georgia $42,243 Indiana $42,042 Wyoming $42,002 Utah $41,941

Iowa $41,915 Kansas $41,704 Louisiana $41,643 North Carolina $41,621 Missouri $41,612 Florida $41,442 Montana $41,350 Nebraska $41,262

Kentucky $41,214 South Carolina $41,039 Tennessee $40,929 Idaho $40,885 New Mexico $40,566 Oklahoma $40,496 Alabama $40,237 South Dakota $39,804

Arkansas $39,567 West Virginia $39,440 Mississippi $39,059

Top Paying Cities for FBI 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:

Adamsville: $46,154
Albion: $45,388
Ashaway: $46,330

Adamsville, RI $46,154 Albion, RI $45,388 Ashaway, RI $46,330 Barrington, RI $45,388 Block Island, RI $46,089 Bradford, RI $46,299 Bristol, RI $45,344 Carolina, RI $45,922

Charlestown, RI $45,970 Chepachet, RI $45,300 Clayville, RI $45,344 Coventry, RI $45,300 West Greenwich, RI $45,270 East Greenwich, RI $45,331 Exeter, RI $46,299 Fiskeville, RI $45,388

Forestdale, RI $45,344 Foster, RI $45,270 Glendale, RI $45,270 Greene, RI $45,778 Greenville, RI $45,388 Harmony, RI $45,375 Harrisville, RI $45,300 Hope, RI $45,388

Hope Valley, RI $46,330 Hopkinton, RI $46,343 Jamestown, RI $45,878 Kenyon, RI $46,286 Little Compton, RI $46,137 Manville, RI $45,388 Mapleville, RI $45,270 Newport, RI $45,887

Middletown, RI $46,080 North Kingstown, RI $45,256 North Scituate, RI $45,375 Oakland, RI $45,313 Pascoag, RI $45,287 Pawtucket, RI $45,388 Central Falls, RI $45,388 Cumberland, RI $45,388

Lincoln, RI $45,388 Portsmouth, RI $45,703 Prudence Island, RI $45,300 Rockville, RI $46,343 Saunderstown, RI $45,905 Shannock, RI $46,273 Slatersville, RI $45,344 Slocum, RI $45,905

Tiverton, RI $46,167 Wakefield, RI $45,857 Kingston, RI $45,865 Narragansett, RI $45,874 Peace Dale, RI $45,857 Warren, RI $45,375 Warwick, RI $45,388 Westerly, RI $46,356

West Kingston, RI $45,892 West Warwick, RI $45,388 Wood River Junction, RI $46,299 Woonsocket, RI $45,344 North Smithfield, RI $45,375 Wyoming, RI $46,286 Providence, RI $45,388 Cranston, RI $45,388

North Providence, RI $45,388 East Providence, RI $45,388 Riverside, RI $45,388 Rumford, RI $45,388 Smithfield, RI $45,388 Johnston, RI $45,388

FBI Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a FBI 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 April 01, 2026

$39,803

Average $45,410/year

$51,262

$3,317

Average $3,784/month

$4,272

$765

Average $873/week

$986

$19

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,262	$4,272	$986	$25
Average	$45,410	$3,784	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$39,803	$3,317	$765	$19

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