How much does a Special Agent make in Kansas City, MO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Kansas City, MO is $93,930. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,996 to $114,734, with most professionals earning between $69,221 and $133,674.

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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

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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 Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $80,996 to $114,734 with the average base salary of $93,930. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,054 to $122,876 with the average total cash compensation of $98,829.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,930 $80,996 - $114,734
Bonus $4,899 $3,057 - $8,143
Total Pay $98,829 $84,054 - $122,876
* 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 Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,980 - $114,710 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,689 - $114,298 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,689 - $114,298 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,739 - $114,369 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,739 - $114,369 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,739 - $114,369 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE NCIS Special Agent LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $44,191 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,936
JOB TITLE Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $72,779 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,612
JOB TITLE Supervisory Special Agent LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $141,627 MAXIMUM SALARY $171,357
JOB TITLE Assistant Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $62,688 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,899
JOB TITLE Diplomatic Security Special Agent LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $44,667 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,452
JOB TITLE Land Support Agent Supervisor LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $78,938 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,868
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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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