Special Agent Salary in Augusta, GA

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How much does a Special Agent make in Augusta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Augusta, GA is $89,180. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,900 to $108,931, with most professionals earning between $65,719 and $126,913.

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What is a Special Agent?

A Special Agent, in the United States, is usually a criminal investigator or detective for a federal or state (and to a lesser degree county) government, who primarily serves in investigatory positions. Additionally, many federal and state "Special Agents" operate in "criminal intelligence" based roles as well. Within the US federal law enforcement system, dozens of federal agencies employ federal law enforcement officers, each with different criteria pertaining to the use of the titles Special Agent and Agent. In federal/military intelligence usage, "agent" also refers to a human source or h...

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Average Salary Range for Special Agent in Augusta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
76900
108931
89180

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
79802
116661
93830
What is the average salary for Special Agent in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Agent in Augusta, GA. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $76,900 to $108,931 with the average base salary of $89,180. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,802 to $116,661 with the average total cash compensation of $93,830.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,180 $76,900 - $108,931
Bonus $4,651 $2,903 - $7,731
Total Pay $93,830 $79,802 - $116,661
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Special Agent Salary Near Augusta, GA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,667 - $108,601 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbia, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,750 - $108,719 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,376 - $108,189 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,789 - $114,440 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,900 - $108,931 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA 0%
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,448 - $105,458 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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