Special Agent Salary in Great Falls, MT

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How much does a Special Agent make in Great Falls, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Great Falls, MT is $85,970. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,132 to $105,011, with most professionals earning between $63,355 and $122,346.

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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 Great Falls, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
74132
105011
85970

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
76931
112463
90454
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 Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $74,132 to $105,011 with the average base salary of $85,970. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,931 to $112,463 with the average total cash compensation of $90,454.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,970 $74,132 - $105,011
Bonus $4,484 $2,798 - $7,453
Total Pay $90,454 $76,931 - $112,463
* 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 Great Falls, MT

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Helena, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,254 - $102,350 COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,008 - $100,585 COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,008 - $100,585 COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,008 - $100,585 COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,008 - $100,585 COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,986 - $107,636 COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
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About Great Falls, Montana    Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The pop....More

Great Falls, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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