Special Agent Salary in Topeka, KS

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How much does a Special Agent make in Topeka, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Topeka, KS is $87,956. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,844 to $107,436, with most professionals earning between $64,818 and $125,171.

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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 Topeka, KS

Average Base Salary

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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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $75,844 to $107,436 with the average base salary of $87,956. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,707 to $115,060 with the average total cash compensation of $92,543.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,956 $75,844 - $107,436
Bonus $4,587 $2,863 - $7,625
Total Pay $92,543 $78,707 - $115,060
* 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 Topeka, KS

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Lawrence, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,747 - $110,131 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Manhattan, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,013 - $106,259 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,739 - $114,369 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,514 - $114,051 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,739 - $114,369 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,739 - $114,369 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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