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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
How much do ICE agents make? Know average annual salary as Los Angeles protests ramp up
Because of the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in downtown Los Angeles, people are now considering both the political debate and the people involved in the agency. One question quietly circulating — amid demonstrations is: How much do ICE agents actually make? ICE agents work in one of the most visible and controversial branches of federal law enforcement. Their roles vary widely, from tracking human trafficking networks and cybercrime rings to managing customs inspections, detaining individuals without documentation, and coordinating deportations. ALSO READ| Newsom says Trump is deploying another 2000 guards just to satisfy his 'Presidential ego' Some work at border crossings and airports, others in field offices across the U.S. or even abroad. It's a demanding, high-pressure job that places agents in the middle of politically charged issues. Per O*NET Online, a U.S. Department of Labour data service, positions similar to ICE agents, such as criminal investigators and special agents, earn an average annual salary of $79,970. These jobs are expected to grow by 5–9% through 2026, opening the door to approximately 7,500 new positions. ICE itself is a massive agency, employing more than 20,000 people in over 400 U.S. offices and 47 countries worldwide. Entry-level ICE agents typically begin at GS-5 (General Schedule), earning around $29,350 per year. With more experience or qualifications, agents can advance to GS-13, which pays up to $76,687 or more annually. For top-tier agents, particularly those in supervisory roles or assigned to high-cost regions, pay can climb even higher with locality adjustments and overtime. ALSO READ| Dallas protests: Where are anti-ICE demonstrations happening in Texas? Videos emerge Most entry-level agents need at least a bachelor's degree, and some positions require one year of graduate study unless the applicant graduated with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). Notably, in some cases, a master's degree may waive the experience requirement for the GL-9 level. Veterans and those with significant law enforcement or military experience may also qualify without traditional academic credentials.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
The most depressing jobs in the country revealed in new study
Job seekers may want to consider the toll that specific careers can have on their mental health. A huge new study published on Friday examined the relationship between careers and depression rates. The study analyzed survey data from 536,279 workers across 37 states from 2015 to 2019. Out of half a million U.S. workers, 80,319 of them admitted to being diagnosed with depression at some point during their lives, with women being diagnosed twice as often as men. Separating the results by industry, the study saw that people who worked in community and social services had the highest rate of lifelong diagnosed depression at 20.5 percent. The second highest on the list was food prep and serving jobs at 20.1 percent. Other industries with high lifetime diagnosed depression rates are: arts, entertainment, sports, and media at 18.6 percent; accommodation and food services at 18.4 percent; health and social assistance at 18.2 percent; retail trade at 17.7 percent; and legal, education, and library jobs tied at 16.1 percent. Industries with lower lifetime diagnosed depression rates included mining jobs at 6.7 percent, construction at 8.9 percent, and agriculture and engineering jobs at nine percent. Although mining and construction may have lower depression rates, those industries also have the highest suicide rates among U.S. workers. The researchers suggest that the gap may be explained because blue-collar men are less likely to seek mental services due to a preexisting stigma or limited access in rural areas. Despite the results of the study, there are some jobs out there that are almost stress-free and also come with a large paycheck. Back in December 2024, Resume Genius released its list of the highest-paying jobs that also reported low levels of stress. Their study described 'low-stress jobs' as ones that typically require fewer demands, more predictable work hours, supportive environments, and manageable workloads. All of the jobs on the list required the person to have at least a Bachelor's degree. The list was compiled using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the career site O*NET Online. The high-stress jobs were filtered out using O*NET and then cross-referenced against the BLS's Occupational Outlook Handbook, with the national median salary set at $48,060 and viewing jobs that showed 'faster-than-average growth.' The best jobs included: water source specialist, astronomer, actuary, environmental economist, mathematician, and geographer.
