How much does a Special Agent make in NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in North Carolina is $91,579. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,969 to $111,862, with most professionals earning between $67,488 and $130,328.

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$78,969 to $111,862
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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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $85,633 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $89,411 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $89,816 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $89,382 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $90,471 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $86,616 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $88,582 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $93,044 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $87,609 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $87,744 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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