Core collectors are a type of spy that uses street smarts, cultural knowledge, language skills, and subject matter expertise to gather information. In the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency employs spies, called clandestine service agents, to work for the CIA's National Clandestine Service. Clandestine service agents earn between $52,976 to $81,204 per year, similar to the average income of $68,820 for detectives and crime investigators.

1. Spies
By: Noah Zitzloff

2. Types
There are many types of spies here's one “core
collectors.” They use a mix of street smarts, cultural
knowledge, language proficiency and subject matter
expertise.

3. Job Description
• In the united states, perhaps the
most notable government body
that employs spies is the central
intelligence agency (CIA). However,
the official term for this position is
a clandestine service agent, not
“spy.” These individuals work for
the CIA National clandestine
service.

4. Earnings
• $52,976 to
$81,204 per
• Detective and
crime
investigators
earn an average
income of
$68,820