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How much do cyber psychologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber psychologist in the United States is $92,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Cyber Psychologist?

As a Cyber Psychologist, your daily tasks may include conducting research on online behavior, designing and administering digital well-being interventions, and analyzing data related to cyber habits and mental health. You’ll often collaborate with tech companies, educational institutions, or healthcare organizations to address issues like online addiction, cyberbullying, and privacy concerns. Providing consultations, writing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders are also common parts of the job. Working in this role combines both independent research and teamwork, offering a dynamic and evolving work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cyber Psychologist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cyber Psychologist, you need a strong background in psychology, digital behavior analysis, and research methods, usually supported by an advanced degree in psychology or a related field. Familiarity with online assessment tools, statistical analysis software (like SPSS), and data security protocols is important for conducting and safeguarding research. Excellent analytical thinking, interpersonal communication, and adaptability help professionals connect with diverse populations and interpret complex digital behaviors. These competencies are essential for effectively understanding, researching, and addressing mental health and behavioral issues in digital environments.

What is a Cyber Psychologist job?

A Cyber Psychologist studies how digital technology, online behavior, and virtual interactions impact human psychology. They analyze issues like internet addiction, cyberbullying, online identity, and the effects of social media on mental health. These professionals work in research, healthcare, law enforcement, or corporate sectors to improve digital well-being and cybersecurity awareness. Their expertise helps design safer digital environments and address the psychological effects of emerging technologies.

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Infographic showing various Cyber Psychologist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,813 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

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About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence - US Army Signal School at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
Qualifications:

CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee
  • Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
  • Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
  • Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
  • Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions

Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.
Basic Requirement for Instructional Systems Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas:(1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.(2) Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.(3) Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.(4) Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.(5) Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by 1) applying a systems approach in the design and development of Army lesson plans and programs of instruction (POIs) to ensure that individual training and evaluation material adequately meets field requirements; 2) performing analysis of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in order to design and develop complete, full-length courses instructors use in a technical service school; and 3) producing training products (courses, aids, methods, training plans, etc.) for Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs), Area of Concentrations (AOCs), and Functional Area (FA).
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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Education.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.Employment Type: OTHER