How much does a Special Agent make in MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Massachusetts is $104,713. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,283 to $127,909, with most professionals earning between $77,145 and $149,028.

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$90,283 to $127,909
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $100,960 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $102,018 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $102,596 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $101,633 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $101,345 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $107,889 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $102,788 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $107,889 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $107,889 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $105,098 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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