Customs and Border Protection Officers
Inspect travelers and cargo entering the U.S. to enforce immigration and customs law.
About the profession
CBP officers work ports of entry — airports, seaports, land borders — checking travel documents, inspecting vehicles and cargo, interviewing travelers, and referring violations for enforcement.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
CBP Officer Trainee → CBP Officer → Senior CBP Officer → Supervisory CBP Officer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
110K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $52,000 - $71,000/year With equity/bonuses: $57,000 - $85,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $60,000 - $85,000 Execute core tasks using Primary and…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Primary and secondary inspection 1pm — Cross-functional meeting…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $36,000 - $47,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $52,000 - $69,000 Year 4-6: Mid level $69,000 - $81,000 Year 7-10: Senior level $81,000 - $110,000 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Customs and Border Protection Officers genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Primary and secondary inspection and Immigration…
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