Title: How Much Money Do Fugitive Recovery Agents Make? | Sapling
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How Much Money Do Fugitive Recovery Agents Make?
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How Much Money Do Fugitive Recovery Agents Make? By Michelle Hart
A fugitive recovery agent tracks, captures and returns fugitives to bail agents. A fugitive recovery agent (also known as a bail enforcement agent or a bounty hunter) is an unofficial law enforcement agent who tracks, captures and returns fugitives to bail agents in exchange for a percentage of the bail money, otherwise known as the "bounty." Fugitive recovery agents must meet their home state's minimum requirements for education and training, and often must be licensed and bonded in their state to operate legally. Advertisement
Percentage Payments
Fugitive recovery agents usually earn a percentage of the total bail owed by the fugitive. Bail amounts range between $500 to $1,000,000,000, with the average bail amount in the United States around $4,000. Most bail agents pay 10 percent for fugitive recoveries within the same state, 20 percent for recoveries outside the state (but still within the United States), and 35 percent for recoveries involving international travel. Salary
A bounty hunter's starting salary for the first year of work is about $25,000. The median income for fugitive recovery agents nationwide is $62,500, according to Become a Bounty Hunter.