IRS Special Agent Salary

New IRS special agents are paid the U.S. federal GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 pay grades. The education and supplemental requirements outlined on the "IRS Special Agents Career" page are the minimum requirements for individuals expecting to begin at a GS-5 page level. Tehe GS-5 pay grade starts at $26,264 a year during step 1 to $34,139 annually during step 10 (see "IRS Special Agents Career" page). Spend some time reviewing the requirements for the Internal Revenue Service's CI special agent pay grades for applicants beginning at higher pay levels. IRS Special Agents beginning their careers at the GS-7 level usually earn salaries starting at between $41,167 and $51,850 a year. IRS Special Agents beginning at the GS-9 level can expect to earn between $50,293 and $64,894 year starting out. Agent can are also entitled to receive locality pay for certain assignments.

In addition to traiditional benefits afforded to all federal employees, there are special benefits offered to IRS (CI) Special Agents. These include:

Additional Salary Increases
Salary ranges for IRS Special Agents typically increase according to cost of living adjustments, the region where they work, and prior federal-related work experience.

Physical Fitness
IRS special Agents and CI agents are provided the opportunity to participate in the Criminal Investigation physical fitness program that includes free annual health screenings.

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
LEAP provides an additional 25% of pay for irregular and recurring overtime for IRS Special Agents. LEAP is provided 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). As such, IRS Special Agents can retire at the age of 50 if they've put in minimum of 20 years of federal law enforcement service, or at any age if they've provided 25 years or more service. Mandatory provisions stipulate that all federal law enforcement personnel must retire at 57 years old with at least 20 years of law enforcement service.

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