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ICE Agent Compensation

The total compensation for ICE agents, including base pay, locality pay, Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP), Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO), and recruitment incentives.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How do bonuses, overtime and recruitment incentives affect total compensation for ICE agents in major cities like Los Angeles and New York?

Bonuses, overtime and recruitment incentives can materially raise an agent’s take‑home pay—often converting advertised GS/GL base ranges into compensation packages that approach or exceed in high‑cost...

Jan 9, 2026

How do ICE agent benefits compare to other DHS employees?

ICE agents receive the core federal benefits available to most Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees—health, dental, vision, retirement, Thrift Savings Plan and paid leave—while also being e...