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DEA Agent Salary Information

Special agents beginning their career with the DEA usually start at the GS-7 or GS-9 level (depending on education and experience) and earn between $35,369-$49,729 annually for GS-7 level, or between $39,448-$55,905 annually for GS-9 level. Again, experience and education can greatly affect starting salaries. The salary includes locality pay (depending on your station) plus federal Law Enforcement Officer base pay. Upon successful graduation from the DEA Training Academy 25% Availability Pay will be added to your base and locality pay. After approximately four years of successful service DEA Agents become eligible to advance to the GS-13 level and can earn over $90,000 or more per year.



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Homeland Security AgentHomeland Security Agent
Homeland Security agents have jobs of vast responsibility. They are primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation and security our country's borders.

Salary: $38k - $60k+
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job Outlook: Excellent

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