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Border patrol agent salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Border Patrol Agent make in the United States?

Average base salary

$65,714
Average $65,714
Low $40,830
High $105,764

The average salary for a border patrol agent is $65,714 per year in the United States. 30.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Border Patrol Agent job openings in United States

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Patrol Agent
Enforce Compliance Agency
Hilton Head Island, SC
From $20 an hour
Part-time
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Border Patrol Agent in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
U.S. Border Patrol
 
$135,000per year
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US Department of Homeland Secu...
 
$91,699per year
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Weigel Stores, Inc.
 
$87,271per year
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U.S. Customs and Border Protec...
 
$70,338per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$69,655per year
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Professional Contract Services...
 
$53,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Border Patrol Agents near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $80,940 per year
  2. Odessa, FL
    $78,818 per year
  3. Tamiami, FL
    $78,041 per year
  4. Oak Ridge, FL
    $76,901 per year
  5. Mission Bend, TX
    $76,481 per year

Where can a Border Patrol Agent earn more?

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