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Computer Forensics Investigator

Computer Forensics Investigator Salary

$30.5K

$66K

$114K

$70,123

/year

$33.71

/hour

Computer Forensics Investigator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$70,123

Columbus

Ohio

$67,732

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    How much does a Computer Forensics Investigator make?

    As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Forensics Investigator in the United States is $70,123 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $33.71 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,348/week or $5,843/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $114,000 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Computer Forensics Investigator salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $85,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $100,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Forensics Investigator varies greatly (by as much as 35000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer Forensics Investigator in your area makes on average $67,732 per year, or $2,391 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $70,123. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Forensics Investigator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Forensics Investigator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Forensics Investigator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Forensics Investigator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $21,152 (30.2%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $22,105 (31.5%) above the $70,123 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Forensics Investigator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Saint John, NB, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Forensics Investigator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $92,228

    $44.34

    Carcross, YT

    $91,588

    $44.03

    Haines Junction, YT

    $91,275

    $43.88

    North Cowichan, BC

    $91,006

    $43.75

    Duncan, BC

    $90,656

    $43.58

    Oak Bay, BC

    $90,491

    $43.51

    Andrews, MD

    $89,350

    $42.96

    Alberton, PE

    $89,267

    $42.92

    Courtenay, BC

    $89,027

    $42.80

    Saint John, NB

    $88,442

    $42.52

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    Infographic detailing Computer Forensics Investigator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $70,123 per year or $33.71 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.
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