How much does a Special Agent make in Huntsville, AL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Huntsville, AL is $92,298. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,578 to $112,743, with most professionals earning between $67,998 and $131,358.

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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

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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 Huntsville, AL. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $79,578 to $112,743 with the average base salary of $92,298. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,592 to $120,737 with the average total cash compensation of $97,110.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $92,298 $79,578 - $112,743
Bonus $4,812 $3,014 - $7,993
Total Pay $97,110 $82,592 - $120,737
* 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 Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,354 - $112,426 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,061 - $109,178 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,742 - $108,725 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,172 - $110,751 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Florence, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,558 - $101,381 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,814 - $105,994 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE NCIS Special Agent LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $43,430 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,925
JOB TITLE Supervisory Special Agent LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $139,021 MAXIMUM SALARY $168,207
JOB TITLE Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $72,779 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,612
JOB TITLE Assistant Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $61,856 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,696
JOB TITLE Diplomatic Security Special Agent LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $43,865 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,475
JOB TITLE Land Support Agent Supervisor LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $77,667 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,098
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About Huntsville, Alabama    Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison Count....More

Huntsville, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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