Comments on: How Much Do U.S. Marshals Make? – Deputy Pay Rate

By: SeanM.

SeanM. — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:58:18 +0000

I recently submitted my application for a Deputy U.S. Marshal position. I currently have 8 years of military experience but no real college experience other than one English course. Will the lack of college education be a set back or disqualifying factor?

By: JEO

JEO — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:15:24 +0000

Can you be hired as a Deputy Marshal with a prior arrest. My dream is to make a career in a profession where I can make a difference and take pride in my career. However I have made past mistakes, specifically a DUI 8 years ago?

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:39:10 +0000

My husband has 8 years of city jail work, 3 times promoted. Also a Master’s in Criminal Justice. He is 35, but plans on applying when it opens up. My questions are:
1. Is there “availability pay” on top of base and locality pay? All other fed agencies state it, but i don’t see it specifically on anything except an old 2009 sheet.
2. Do you get options for your duty location or is it all just given you?
3. Is travel extremely extensive?

Thank you for any info you can provide!

By: Rocky

Rocky — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:03:48 +0000

I’m currently a Fed Agent with Homeland Security at a GS 12 grade level (4 years in). I was wondering if I were to get hired, would I keep my pay. Would I come in as a GS 7 step XXXX or would I come in as a GS 12 without the 1811 until the 4 years in service? One more question, would I most likely start on the border since I’m already here or is it just up in the air. If I were to stay on the border could I pick my location or at least get a preference since my house and wife’s college is here?

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:22:31 +0000

WOW.. A lot of info here… So Thanks.
I was going to apply but I will be 36 at the next posting and given how long everything takes I will not make the age cut off. You did say that the age cut off was due to the FERS requirement. I have been in FERS for several years, but the website states it clear that the age cut off is 37 (except for federal law enforcement employees). I am a federal employee but not in law enforcement.

My wife thinks I’m crazy for even thinking about this. I’m currently a GS 12-9 with less than a year to top out with a 10. I don’t know if its an early midlife crisis but the money does not mean much anymore. I want to do a job that makes a difference in society at a national level. And the mission of the marshal service fits perfectly with my ideals.

It is unfortunate that I did not realize this till such an older age. For all you younger folks. Don’t worry about the pay, travel, or time needed to get hired. At the end. If this is what you want; the money will be enough, the travel will slow down and the time will fly by. And you will be left with a great and meaningful profession. Best of luck my friends.

By: Rick Serda

Rick Serda — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:05:59 +0000

I recently graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences in August of 2011 after spending 5 years in the Marine Corps. I’ve been contemplating applying for the US Marshals. I currently work as a GS-5 with the Department of Veteran Affairs as a clerk. While in the Marine Corps I was a designated Unit Brig Chaser for 3 years. Will the fact I do not have a degree in Criminal Justice affect my application? Also I am currently receiving VA disability compensation, which I’m hoping will not affect my application. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

By: Radek M. Gadek

Radek M. Gadek — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:15:13 +0000

UPDATE:

Here’s a link with the latest stats straight from the US Marshals Website: http://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/compensation.html – I’ll be updating the article to reflect some of the changes made in early 2012 when new info arrives.

Remember, locality pay is not included in the figures.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:23:32 +0000

John, I have a quick question,

Currently I live in Denver, Colorado and attend Metropolitan State College of Denver. I have been looking everywhere and I have not found any type of college internships around Denver for any federal agency and the United States Marshals Service is my dream. I know that there are many programs around the country but in my area, I cannot find one. Should I just go to the US Marshal’s office nearby and find out there or is there a way to find out online or by phone?

Thank you,
Scott

By: Radek M. Gadek

Radek M. Gadek — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:45:35 +0000

This info is straight from the US Marshal website. It’s got a few years, but it’s from the official website. I always recommend to check for updates and current salary trends on the agency’s website.

Also, “top pay” is not the starting salary. Your years of experience and especially years acquired at the US Marshal Service have added to your salary. Locality pay plays a role, too.

By: Rodney Wilkers

Rodney Wilkers — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:19:19 +0000

I hate to say this but more that 50% of the information posted here is just dead wrong. Top salary of a DUSM is around 120-140k per year depending on the locality.

Also, career progression is automatic to GS-12 Step 10.

GS -7,9,11, then 12. I have been a DUSM for 7 years; I am a GS-12 Step 5, my salary is 116,000 with law enforcement availability pay included. I was a police officer for 4 years, and I have a B.S. Degree. It took me 3 years to get hired.

ALSO. USMS will NOT be hiring again until AT LEAST 2014. So the earliest anyone new would be brought on is mid 2015.