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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
📍 Washington, DC
Salary Range
$72,000–$140,000 (GS-10 to GS-13 entry)
Entry Exam
FBI Phase I Test + Phase II Interview
Timeline
12–24 months from application to EOD
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
FBI Physical Fitness Test (PFT): sit-ups, push-ups, 300m sprint, pull-ups, 1.5-mile run. Must meet minimum scores.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓Age 23–37 at hire
- ✓Bachelor's degree (required)
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Clean credit history
- ✓Pass full scope polygraph
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓Pass background investigation (Top Secret clearance)
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
12–24 months from application to EOD
📌 Notes & Context
FBI requires a 4-year degree minimum. Specialized experience (law, accounting, IT, military) is competitive. Willingness to relocate required. 20-year retirement.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$72,000
5-Year Salary
$100,000
10-Year Salary
$130,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 5 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
13 days
Sick Days/yr
13 days
Uniform Allowance
N/A (plainclothes)
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$4,500/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with FBI HR. FERS pension with enhanced LE provisions. 20-year early retirement eligibility.
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