How much does a Special Agent make in Fairbanks, AK?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Fairbanks, AK is $106,830. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,108 to $130,495, with most professionals earning between $78,705 and $152,041.

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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 Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Fairbanks, AK. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $92,108 to $130,495 with the average base salary of $106,830. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,597 to $139,747 with the average total cash compensation of $112,400.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,830 $92,108 - $130,495
Bonus $5,570 $3,489 - $9,252
Total Pay $112,400 $95,597 - $139,747
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Palmer, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,046 - $128,991 COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Wasilla, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,046 - $128,991 COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Anchorage, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,291 - $130,754 COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Juneau, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,469 - $129,590 COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Sitka, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,225 - $127,827 COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
CITY, STATE Ketchikan, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,225 - $127,827 COMPARE TO Fairbanks, AK
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE NCIS Special Agent LOCATION Fairbanks, AK MINIMUM SALARY $50,268 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,046
JOB TITLE Supervisory Special Agent LOCATION Fairbanks, AK MINIMUM SALARY $160,911 MAXIMUM SALARY $194,692
JOB TITLE Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Fairbanks, AK MINIMUM SALARY $69,495 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,214
JOB TITLE Assistant Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Fairbanks, AK MINIMUM SALARY $71,596 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,819
JOB TITLE Diplomatic Security Special Agent LOCATION Fairbanks, AK MINIMUM SALARY $50,772 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,894
JOB TITLE Land Support Agent Supervisor LOCATION Fairbanks, AK MINIMUM SALARY $79,487 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,354
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