Special Agent Salary in Austin, TX

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How much does a Special Agent make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Austin, TX is $95,415. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,276 to $116,547, with most professionals earning between $70,314 and $135,786.

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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 Austin, TX

Average Base Salary

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95415

Average Total Cash Compensation

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100391
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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $82,276 to $116,547 with the average base salary of $95,415. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,382 to $124,818 with the average total cash compensation of $100,391.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $95,415 $82,276 - $116,547
Bonus $4,976 $3,105 - $8,271
Total Pay $100,391 $85,382 - $124,818
* 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 Austin, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,969 - $116,111 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,553 - $107,024 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,071 - $106,341 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,382 - $109,613 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,407 - $105,399 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,949 - $117,500 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

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