Computer Forensics Salary
To be successful in this field, computer forensics investigators need to possess a broad range of technical and other skills. As a result, employment in both the public and private sectors can be lucrative. Computer forensics investigators get paid significantly more on average than other occupation types. The average computer forensics examiner salary is $79,000 according to Indeed.com.
Pay varies based on years of education, experience, area of expertise and geographic location among other factors. Talented investigators can earn salaries into the six–figure range. Owners of forensic firms, or partners at consulting firms can earn substantial pay.
Average Salaries
The following is a list of the average salary in the United States for computer forensics investigators and related careers:
| Job Title: | Average Pay: |
|---|---|
Computer Forensic Examiner |
$104,000 |
Computer Forensic Analyst |
$94,000 |
Senior Forensic Analyst |
$117,000 |
Criminal Investigator GL |
$59,000 |
Forensic Scientist |
$72,000 |
Digital Forensics Examiner |
$107,000 |
Information Assurance Analyst |
$77,000 |
IT Specialist Forensic Examiner |
$69,000 |
Information Security Systems Engineer |
$98,000 |
Computer Scientist |
$77,000 |
Computer Engineer |
$88,000 |
*The above are estimates from Indeed.com as of September 26, 2011 |
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