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How much do fbi profiler jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for fbi profiler in the United States is $79,374.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an FBI profiler?

FBI profilers, officially known as criminal profilers or behavioral analysts, are special agents who analyze evidence from crime scenes to help identify unknown criminal offenders. They work within the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) and use behavioral science, investigative techniques, and psychology to create profiles of suspects. Profilers assist in understanding the motivations, habits, and likely characteristics of perpetrators to support ongoing investigations and predict future criminal actions. Their work is crucial in cases involving serial crimes, such as homicides, sexual assaults, and kidnappings.

What are some common challenges faced by an FBI profiler in their daily work?

FBI Profilers often encounter challenges such as managing high-stress situations, working with limited or ambiguous information, and handling emotionally difficult crime scenes. They must collaborate closely with law enforcement teams and sometimes work long or irregular hours to support active investigations. The role requires strong analytical skills, resilience, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to diverse audiences, including agents, prosecutors, and sometimes the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an FBI profiler, and why are they important?

To thrive as an FBI Profiler, you need a background in psychology or criminal justice, advanced investigative skills, and typically a bachelor’s or master’s degree along with FBI Special Agent training. Expertise in behavioral analysis, forensic tools, and case management systems is crucial for analyzing evidence and patterns. Strong critical thinking, communication, and emotional resilience help profilers connect with colleagues and interpret complex criminal behaviors. These skills and qualities are essential for accurately assessing threats, supporting investigations, and ensuring public safety.

What is the difference between Fbi Profiler vs Criminal Investigator?

AspectFbi ProfilerCriminal Investigator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, psychology or criminal justice, FBI trainingBachelor's degree, criminal justice, law enforcement experience
Work EnvironmentFBI headquarters, field offices, specialized unitsLocal, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, crime scenes
Employer & IndustryFederal government, FBILaw enforcement agencies, police departments
Common Search & ComparisonProfiling, behavioral analysis, criminal psychologyCrime scene investigation, arrests, evidence collection

Fbi Profilers focus on behavioral analysis and criminal psychology within the FBI, often working on complex cases. Criminal Investigators conduct on-the-ground investigations, gathering evidence and making arrests for various law enforcement agencies. Both roles require criminal justice knowledge, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

Are FBI profilers in high demand?

FBI profilers are in steady demand due to the specialized skills required for criminal behavioral analysis and investigative support. They typically need a background in law enforcement, psychology, or criminal justice, and employment opportunities depend on federal agency needs and budget allocations.

How can I become an FBI profiler?

To become an FBI profiler, you typically need to first serve as a special agent by meeting FBI hiring requirements, including a bachelor's degree, relevant work experience, and passing physical and background checks. Afterward, agents often receive specialized training at the FBI Academy and may gain experience in criminal investigations before qualifying for profiling roles, which require strong analytical skills and knowledge of criminal behavior. Certification in areas like criminal profiling or forensic psychology can also be beneficial.

How much do you make as an FBI profiler?

FBI profilers, officially called Behavioral Analysts, typically earn between $60,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and rank. Entry-level agents start at a lower salary, with increases possible through promotions and specialized training. The role often requires a background in criminal justice, psychology, or related fields, along with rigorous training at the FBI Academy.
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Infographic showing various Fbi Profiler job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,374 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST-1805 GS 11/12 SALT LAKE CITY FIELD OFFICE (FBI ONLY)

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Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$89K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Job Opening: 67413
Opening Date: 9/3/26
Closing Date: 9/18/26 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Job Title Investigative Analyst GS 11/12 Full Performance Level GS-12 Division Salt Lake City Field Office Location Salt Lake City, UT Working Hours Hours may vary depending the needs of the division Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply Current, permanent FBI employees Number of Positions Available 1 Questions Email: HR Specialist Britton at rbritton@fbi.gov Salary GS-11: $74,678.00--$97,087.00
GS-12: $89,508.00--$116,362.00
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
  • Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
  • Some travel may be required
  • Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Before beginning Investigative Analyst duties, selectees will be required to complete a mandatory Investigative Analyst Basic Field Training Course (IVA BFTC) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. Failure to successfully complete/pass the training may result in dismissal from the FBI.
  • If you have already passed an SOS/IVA BFTC class, re-attendance is not necessary. However, if you have been out of the SOS/IVA position for more than 2 years, you will be required to re-attend SOS/IVA BFTC. Selectees attending IVA BFTC will be scheduled for the next available IVA BFTC.
MAJOR DUTIES
  • Performs tactical research and analysis using a variety of sources to contribute to the investigative goals within the area of responsibility.
  • Receives and responds to information requests from stakeholders and provides context to agents and Intelligence Analysts concerning information sources and advises on possible methods needed to obtain information.
  • Reviews, clarifies, consolidates, and disseminates relevant data and information to key stakeholders in support of investigations.
  • Provides actionable reports which support ongoing investigations and/or cases.
  • Researches and analyzes identifiers and minute data points for the purpose of identifying individuals associated with active investigations.
  • Conducts in-depth research to identify links, patterns, and trends in information to further complex investigations.
  • Consults federal investigative guidelines, legal and procedural precedents, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while responding to requests.
QUALIFICATIONS & EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The first five competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies:
  • Analytic Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Information Management
  • Problem Solving/Judgment
  • Research (Data)
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Organizing and Planning
Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Identified, analyzed, and assembled pertinent facts into finished reports and tactical products for dissemination
  • Proactively analyzed data to provide technical information support for investigations
  • Established and maintained liaison with internal and external government agencies
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Identified, analyzed, and assembled pertinent facts into finished reports and tactical products for dissemination
  • Proactively analyzed data to provide technical information support for investigations
  • Established and maintained liaison with internal and external government agencies including members of the intelligence community
  • Independently researched and reconstructed complex case events, identified connections between people and organizations, detected criminal activity patterns, and developed detailed subject profiles
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
GS-12: Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
  1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
  2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
    • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
  • Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced. (if applicable)
  • Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
  • Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau through reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated due to an organizational restructuring initiative, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere. Voluntarily leaving a position with a relocation incentive may result in loss of that incentive. Please notate that you have received an official notification letter within your application.
  • Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
  • Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.
a) Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Unacceptable."
b) A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.
  • Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
  • Current tax law may impact your transfer by making some of your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact 304-625-9337 (304-625-XFER) for information regarding taxable expenses.
  • Employees selected for promotions at the GS 12 level or higher, selected for a supervisory position at any grade level, or selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
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