How much does a Special Agent make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Special Agent in Rockford, IL is $93,346. While Salary.com is seeing that Special Agent salary in Rockford, IL can go up to $132,860 or down to $68,795, but most earn between $80,495 and $114,029. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Agent in the United States.

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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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What is the average salary for Special Agent in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Agent in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $80,495 to $114,029 with the average base salary of $93,346. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,537 to $122,123 with the average total cash compensation of $98,218.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,346 $80,495 - $114,029
Bonus $4,872 $3,042 - $8,093
Total Pay $98,218 $83,537 - $122,123
* 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 Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,400 - $113,895 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,507 - $121,129 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,163 - $122,058 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,178 - $122,080 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,729 - $114,361 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,477 - $121,087 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE NCIS Special Agent LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $43,947 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,606
JOB TITLE Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $69,032 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,564
JOB TITLE Supervisory Special Agent LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $140,531 MAXIMUM SALARY $170,036
JOB TITLE Assistant Special Agent In Charge LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $62,599 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,763
JOB TITLE Diplomatic Security Special Agent LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $44,436 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,171
JOB TITLE Land Support Agent Supervisor LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $69,542 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,657
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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

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