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IRS Special Agent Salary Information
IRS special agents begin their careers with their pay corresponding to the GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 pay levels. The aforementioned education and supplemental requirements are for individuals expecting to begin at a GS-5 level. This pay grade starts at $26,264 annually during step 1 to $34,139 annually during step 10. Spend some time reviewing the requirements for the Internal Revenue Service’s CI special agent pay grades for applicants beginning at higher pay levels. Agents beginning their careers at the GS-7 level usually earn salaries between $41,167-51,850 annually. Agents beginning at the GS-9 level average salaries between $50,293-64,894 yearly. Moreover, agents can receive locality pay in certain regions. This information can be found in a report published in 2008 from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
In addition to the traditional benefits provided to all federal employees, there are special benefits offered to IRS (CI) Special Agents, including:
Physical Fitness
IRS special Agents and CI agents are provided the opportunity to participate in the Criminal Investigation physical fitness program that includes annual health screenings.
Additional Salary Information
Salary ranges for IRS Special Agents may vary according to cost of living adjustments, the geographic area where they work, as well as prior federal-related job experience.
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
LEAP provides an additional 25% of pay for irregular and recurring overtime for IRS Special Agents, for up to an average of 10 hours of overtime per week during the calendar year.
Retirement Benefits
Special Agents are provided retirement benefits under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). Consequently, IRS Special Agents are able to retire at the age of 50 given that they've provided at least 20 years of federal law enforcement service, or at any age if they've provided 25 years of such service. Mandatory provisions stipulate that all federal law enforcement personnel retire by the time they're 57 years old with at least 20 years of law enforcement service.
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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.
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Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job Outlook: Excellent
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