Deputy U.S. Marshals

As with other federal positions, salaries for deputy U.S. marshals are fixed at government service rating levels. Beginning deputy U.S. marshals are hired at the GL-7 level. Annual starting salaries were between $47,562 and $60,153 in 2024. Those appointed at the GL-7 grade level are eligible for promotion to GL-9 after one year, which paid $53,043 to $68,442.

Top salaries for deputy U.S. marshals are at the GS-12 level, which paid a base rate of $74,441 per year in 2024, but deputy U.S. marshals certified in a specialty area may advance to the GS-12, step-10 level with earnings of $96,770.

In addition, deputies assigned to certain cities—including New York; Los Angeles; Boston; Miami; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Tucson, Ariz.; and others—receive higher pay based on the higher cost of living in these areas. All federal workers receive annual cost-of-living salary increases.

Benefits include health and life insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and a pension program. Most federal law enforcement officials are eligible for early retirement.