Special Agent Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Special Agent make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Denver, CO is $98,248. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,719 to $120,007, with most professionals earning between $72,402 and $139,818.

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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 Denver, CO

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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 Denver, CO. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $84,719 to $120,007 with the average base salary of $98,248. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,917 to $128,524 with the average total cash compensation of $103,372.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,248 $84,719 - $120,007
Bonus $5,124 $3,198 - $8,517
Total Pay $103,372 $87,917 - $128,524
* 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 Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,719 - $120,007 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,661 - $119,925 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,719 - $120,007 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,716 - $121,420 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,248 - $117,924 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,212 - $123,539 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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