Special Agent Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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How much does a Special Agent make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Indianapolis, IN is $93,767. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,855 to $114,534, with most professionals earning between $69,100 and $133,441.

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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 Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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98657
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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $80,855 to $114,534 with the average base salary of $93,767. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,907 to $122,662 with the average total cash compensation of $98,657.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,767 $80,855 - $114,534
Bonus $4,890 $3,052 - $8,128
Total Pay $98,657 $83,907 - $122,662
* 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 Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,783 - $108,766 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,822 - $114,487 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,755 - $114,392 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,949 - $109,001 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,542 - $108,424 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,650 - $108,577 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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About Indianapolis, Indiana    Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

Indianapolis, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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