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Salaries for DEA Agents

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DEA Agent Salaries

New DEA Agents are hired on at the GS-7 ($35,369 to $44,729) or GS-9 ($39,448 to $50,905) level depending on experience and education.  (The GS in is the governments scale for paying their employees it stands for general schedule). Within three years, it is very possible to reach the GS-12 pay level which is one of the higher pay grades, so as you can see there is plenty of room for advancement.  Generally though, after 4 years, a DEA agent qualifies for a GS-13 pay grade which brings home a potential $92,592.

Becoming a DEA Agent can be a full-time job in itself, but the rewards are great. A DEA Agent receives:

  • insurance
  • health benefits
  • 401(k) type program
  • vacation
  • sick leave
  • relocation expenses

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