The pay for ICE employees varies widely depending on the position and experience level:
- The average salary for employees at ICE is around $175,000 per year, with most salaries ranging from $148,000 to $354,000. The top 10% earn more than $249,000 annually, and the highest reported salary is about $365,000 per year. High-paying roles include software engineering manager ($269k), product manager ($233k), software engineer ($179k), product designer ($151k), and business analyst ($150k).
- For ICE agents, particularly deportation officers, the salary range as of mid-2025 is roughly $49,739 to $89,528 annually. New agents start on the lower end, while experienced officers may earn near $90,000 or more. There were also sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 offered but mainly to former employees returning to ICE.
- Specifically in California, ICE agents earn an average hourly wage of about $29.75, equating to an annual salary around $61,881. The hourly rate ranges from approximately $14.47 to $39.38, depending on experience and location.
In summary, salaries at ICE vary broadly by job function and seniority, from roughly $50,000 for entry-level agent positions up to several hundred thousand dollars for specialized or managerial roles.
