Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Salary

$33K

$71K

$133K

$77,448

/year

$37.23

/hour

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$77,448

Columbus

Ohio

$74,807

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    How much does a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator make?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator in the United States is $77,448 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.23 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,489/week or $6,454/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $133,000 and as low as $33,000, the majority of Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator salaries currently range between $57,000 (25th percentile) to $89,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $119,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator varies greatly (by as much as 32000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator in your area makes on average $74,807 per year, or $2,641 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $77,448. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Hacking Forensic 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 Hacking Forensic Investigator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $17,383 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $18,626 (24.0%) above the $77,448 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Daly City, CA, , 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 Hacking Forensic Investigator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $96,074

    $46.19

    Cupertino, CA

    $95,552

    $45.94

    Berkeley, CA

    $94,831

    $45.59

    Sitka, AK

    $93,301

    $44.86

    San Francisco, CA

    $91,248

    $43.87

    Santa Clara, CA

    $90,958

    $43.73

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $90,898

    $43.70

    Livermore, CA

    $90,846

    $43.68

    San Jose, CA

    $90,769

    $43.64

    Daly City, CA

    $89,739

    $43.14

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator job category, we found that Gsoc Analyst jobs have average salaries greater than Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator jobs.

    Significantly, Gsoc Analyst jobs pay $6,759 (8.7%) more than the average Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator salary of $77,448. If you're qualified, finding work as a Gsoc Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Gsoc Analyst

    $84,207

    $40.48

    Gsoc Manager

    $62,661

    $30.13

    Financial Intelligence Unit Investigator

    $57,380

    $27.59

    Coordinator Data Analytics

    $55,607

    $26.73

    Broadband Digital Installer

    $51,468

    $24.74

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    Infographic detailing Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $77,448 per year or $37.23 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.