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How much do full time forensic fingerprint analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time forensic fingerprint analyst in the United States is $86,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $100,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Forensic Fingerprint Analyst vs Forensic Crime Scene Investigator?

AspectFull Time Forensic Fingerprint AnalystForensic Crime Scene Investigator
CredentialsForensic science degree, fingerprint analysis certificationCriminal justice or forensic science degree, crime scene processing training
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, analyzing fingerprint evidenceCrime scenes, outdoor and indoor environments, evidence collection
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement agencies, forensic labsPolice departments, crime scene units
Primary FocusFingerprint comparison and identificationCrime scene documentation, evidence collection, scene reconstruction

While both roles are vital in forensic investigations, a Full Time Forensic Fingerprint Analyst specializes in analyzing fingerprint evidence within a lab setting, whereas a Forensic Crime Scene Investigator focuses on collecting evidence at crime scenes. The analyst's work is more lab-based, requiring specific certification in fingerprint analysis, while the investigator works directly at crime scenes, often requiring broader forensic training.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Forensic Fingerprint Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,474 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Peraton

Arlington, VA • On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


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Responsibilities
Peraton is currently seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs.
Location: Full-time, on-site, Arlington, VA.
Position Description:
The Senior Digital Forensic Analyst will:
  • Serve as a Senior-level Digital Forensic Analyst to support the CIF program with the ability and skillset to provide in-depth digital forensic analysis of mobile devices, electronic storage devices, cloud, server, and personal computer systems.
  • Conduct forensic examinations of digital evidence through the application of recognized scientific best practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory purposes.
  • Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of various operating systems including Android, Apple iOS/MAC, Microsoft Windows, and Linux based operating systems.
  • Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of file systems including APFS, NTFS, ExFAT, HFS/+, EXT2/3/4, and FAT/FAT32.
  • Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of system and third-party application databases. As a tool-agnostic examiner, maintain proficiency in the use of industry-standard forensic hardware and software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets, PA/UFED, Oxygen Forensic Detective, EnCase, X- Ways, Nuix and with mobile advanced extraction tools such as Graykey and Cellebrite Premium
  • Maintain non-vendor and vendor specific certifications related to job duties.
  • Provide on-scene support during the execution of search warrants with the identification, collection, packaging, handling, and chain-of-custody procedures of digital evidence.
  • Provide on-scene expertise and triaging guidance of mobile device and running computer systems regarding.
  • encryption, RAM captures, signal-blocking, biometrics, pin-locks, and field acquisition considerations.
  • Produce comprehensive notes, reports, and illustrative exhibits for federal, state, and local judicial proceedings; provide expert witness testimony to explain examination interpretations and conclusions from forensic examinations to a lay audience.
  • Collaborate with program government and contractor leadership, forensic analysts, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to ensure that CIF maintains forensically sound procedures and best practices in the imaging, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
  • Stay abreast of new developments and trends in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices, social media tools, mobile applications, and encryption technologies.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' experience; 7 years with a Masters degree.
    • An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
  • Relevant experience as a digital forensic examiner in performing both mobile and non-mobile analysis in a digital forensic laboratory.
  • Must possess: one of the following approved forensic certifications:
    • GIAC: GCFE, GASF
    • IACIS: CFCE, ICMDE
    • NCFI: BCERT, MDE
    • DC3: CDFE, CDMC
    • Opentext: EnCE
    • Cellebrite: [CCO & CCPA], CCME
    • Oxygen Forensics: OFC
    • Magnet Forensics: MCFE
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge if forensic analysis of mobile device hardware, third-party applications, Apple iOS and Android-based operating systems; Apple Macintosh, Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Registry, Android Debug Bridge (ADB); Apple iTunes and iCloud; various computer file systems.
  • Experience in providing on-scene triaging, processing, handling, and packaging of electronic/digital evidence (chain of custody) during search and seizure warrants.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in using various forensic software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets PA, Oxygen Forensic Detective, Nuix, X-ways, EnCase and with mobile advanced extraction tools such as GrayKey and Cellebrite Premium.
  • Experience writing detailed notes and reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Critical, creative, and sound decision-making skills, and the situational awareness to know when to involve program leadership for guidance.
  • The ability to travel for on-scene seizures of digital evidence, training, and/or testimony.
  • The ability to work with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization and to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with CIF end-customers.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • The ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance prior to being able to start.
    • The ability to obtain a final Top-Secret security clearance.

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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017