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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Special Agent?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Special Agent roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Special Agent's salary?

A Special Agent's salary grows with experience: an Insurance Broker Trainee (2-4 years)earns $64,237, an Special Agent (4-7 years)earns $88,297, an Insurance Senior Broker (7-10 years)earns $156,193, an Insurance Managing Broker (10+ years)earns $211,427, an Insurance Broker Executive (10+ years)earns $254,481,

What are the highest paying states for a Special Agent?

Special Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Special Agent roles are District of Columbia $97,525, California $97,155, Massachusetts $95,860. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Special Agent roles make?

Salaries for Special Agent level roles vary by specialization: Supervisory Special Agent: $142,856; Land Support Agent Supervisor: $101,083; Special Agent In Charge: $82,053; Assistant Special Agent In Charge: $81,682; Special Investigator: $68,645.

Special Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Special Agent make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Special Agent in Delaware is $89,201 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,690
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,386 to $101,496
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,451

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Special Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,496	$8,458	$1,952	$49
Average	$89,201	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$79,386	$6,616	$1,527	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Special Agent Salaries

A Special 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 Experience Level Affects Special Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Special Agent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,237
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,297
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $156,193
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $211,427
Expert (over 8 years): $254,481

Levels	Salary
Insurance... Level Special Agent	$64,237
Special A... Level Special Agent	$88,297
Insurance... Level Special Agent	$156,193
Insurance... Level Special Agent	$211,427
Insurance... Level Special Agent	$254,481

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How Do Special 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 Special Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,525.
California: $97,155.
Massachusetts: $95,860.

District of Columbia $97,525 California $97,155 Massachusetts $95,860 Washington $95,508 New Jersey $95,472 Alaska $95,349 Connecticut $94,133 New York $93,640

Hawaii $92,064 Rhode Island $91,324 Maryland $90,822 Minnesota $90,135 Colorado $89,870 Illinois $89,782 Oregon $89,447 Delaware $89,201

New Hampshire $89,046 Virginia $88,699 Pennsylvania $87,686 Nevada $87,175 North Dakota $87,008 Michigan $86,743 Wisconsin $86,646 Vermont $86,453

Texas $85,915 Maine $85,880 Arizona $85,827 Ohio $85,766 Georgia $84,955 Indiana $84,550 Wyoming $84,471 Utah $84,348

Iowa $84,295 Kansas $83,872 Louisiana $83,749 North Carolina $83,705 Missouri $83,687 Florida $83,343 Montana $83,158 Nebraska $82,982

Kentucky $82,885 South Carolina $82,533 Tennessee $82,313 Idaho $82,225 New Mexico $81,582 Oklahoma $81,441 Alabama $80,921 South Dakota $80,049

Arkansas $79,573 West Virginia $79,318 Mississippi $78,552

Top Paying Cities for Special 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:

Lincoln: $88,799
Little Creek: $89,449
Magnolia: $89,321

Lincoln, DE $88,799 Little Creek, DE $89,449 Magnolia, DE $89,321 Milford, DE $89,025 Marydel, DE $89,171 Millsboro, DE $88,427 Millville, DE $88,563 Milton, DE $88,716

Nassau, DE $88,781 Ocean View, DE $88,548 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,718 Seaford, DE $88,768 Selbyville, DE $88,401 Smyrna, DE $89,511 Viola, DE $89,099 Woodside, DE $89,338

Bear, DE $89,132 Newark, DE $89,099 Claymont, DE $89,281 Delaware City, DE $89,188 Hockessin, DE $89,091 Kirkwood, DE $89,171 Middletown, DE $89,205 Montchanin, DE $89,111

New Castle, DE $89,124 Odessa, DE $89,249 Port Penn, DE $89,309 Rockland, DE $89,120 Saint Georges, DE $89,177 Townsend, DE $89,314 Winterthur, DE $89,130 Lewes, DE $88,751

Wilmington, DE $89,095 Dover, DE $89,449 Dover Afb, DE $88,978 Bethany Beach, DE $88,455 Bethel, DE $88,546 Bridgeville, DE $88,755 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,197 Cheswold, DE $89,420

Clayton, DE $89,423 Dagsboro, DE $88,393 Delmar, DE $88,251 Ellendale, DE $88,519 Felton, DE $89,018 Fenwick Island, DE $88,413 Frankford, DE $88,258 Frederica, DE $89,106

Georgetown, DE $88,360 Greenwood, DE $88,769 Harbeson, DE $88,454 Harrington, DE $88,905 Hartly, DE $89,181 Houston, DE $88,778 Kenton, DE $89,427 Laurel, DE $88,307

Yorklyn, DE $89,117

Special Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Special Agent roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Special Agent positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Special Agent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Special Agent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$98,121	$47.0	10%
Financial Services	$93,661	$45.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Special 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 August 01, 2026

$79,386

Average $89,201/year

$101,496

$6,616

Average $7,433/month

$8,458

$1,527

Average $1,715/week

$1,952

$38

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,496	$8,458	$1,952	$49
Average	$89,201	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$79,386	$6,616	$1,527	$38

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Special Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Special Agent make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Special Agent Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Special Agent Salaries?

How Do Special Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Special Agents

Special Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Special Agent

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

Salaries of jobs related to Special Agent

Find Your Next Special Agent Job

Cost of Living In Delaware

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