Law Enforcement

Special Agent Benefits, Salary and Retirement Information

In addition to the benefits offered to all federal employees, additional benefits are offered to CI Special Agents, such as:

Physical Fitness
Special Agents may participate in Criminal Investigation physical fitness program that includes a physical fitness program and annual health screenings.

Salary Information
Salary ranges for Special Agents vary according to the geographic area, cost of living adjustments, as well as prior federal-related work experience.

The following rates shown are only a guide:

• Salary Range for GS-5/7: $41,167-$51,850 Annually
• Salary Range for GS-9: $50,293-$64,894 Annually

The salary ranges include 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). Click here for more pay chart information.

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
LEAP provides an additional 25% of pay for irregular and recurring overtime, for an average of 10 hours of overtime per week over the calendar year.

Retirement
Special Agents are covered under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). Therefore, Special Agents may retire at the age of 50 with 20 years of federal law enforcement service, or at any age with 25 years of such service. Mandatory provisions require that all law enforcement personnel retire at the age of 57 with 20 years of law enforcement service, or immediately upon completing 20 years of service.