What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Exploitation Analyst?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Exploitation Analyst jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Green River, WY (19.9% above average), followed by San Mateo, CA and Fremont, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Green River, WY $131,911 $10,992 $2,536 $63.42 San Mateo, CA $126,853 $10,571 $2,439 $60.99 Fremont, CA $124,594 $10,382 $2,396 $59.90 Daly City, CA $123,542 $10,295 $2,375 $59.40 Berkeley, CA $122,936 $10,244 $2,364 $59.10 Santa Rosa, CA $122,529 $10,210 $2,356 $58.91 Livermore, CA $122,298 $10,191 $2,351 $58.80 Oakland, CA $122,100 $10,175 $2,348 $58.70 Barnstable Town, MA $122,089 $10,174 $2,347 $58.70 Kentville, NS $121,257 $10,104 $2,331 $58.30

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Q: How much does an Exploitation Analyst make?

The average annual pay for an exploitation analyst in the United States is $110,059 a year — that works out to approximately $52.91 an hour. The middle 80% of Exploitation Analysts earn between $54,000 (10th percentile) and $158,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Exploitation Analyst Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Exploitation Analyst in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Forensic Engineer at $18,316 (16.6%) above Exploitation Analyst. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Forensic Engineer $128,375 $10,697 $2,468 $61.72 Associate Penetration Tester $119,895 $9,991 $2,305 $57.64 Cyber Intelligence Analyst $109,848 $9,154 $2,112 $52.81 Global Strategy Analyst $97,880 $8,156 $1,882 $47.06 Nsa Analyst $73,261 $6,105 $1,408 $35.22

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How much does an Exploitation Analyst make?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for an Exploitation Analyst in the United States is $110,059 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.91 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,116/week or $9,171/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $166,500 and as low as $34,500, the majority of Exploitation Analyst salaries currently range between $86,500 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $158,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Exploitation Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 52000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Exploitation Analyst in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $110,059 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $110,059. Ohio ranks number 37 out of 50 states nationwide for Exploitation Analyst salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Exploitation Analyst 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 Exploitation Analyst Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Exploitation Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and Fremont, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Fremont, CA, beats the national average by $14,535 (13.2%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $21,852 (19.9%) above the $110,059 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Exploitation Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Green River, WY, and Kentville, NS, , 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 an Exploitation Analyst role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Green River, WY	$131,911	$10,992	$2,536	$63.42
San Mateo, CA	$126,853	$10,571	$2,439	$60.99
Fremont, CA	$124,594	$10,382	$2,396	$59.90
Daly City, CA	$123,542	$10,295	$2,375	$59.40
Berkeley, CA	$122,936	$10,244	$2,364	$59.10
Santa Rosa, CA	$122,529	$10,210	$2,356	$58.91
Livermore, CA	$122,298	$10,191	$2,351	$58.80
Oakland, CA	$122,100	$10,175	$2,348	$58.70
Barnstable Town, MA	$122,089	$10,174	$2,347	$58.70
Kentville, NS	$121,257	$10,104	$2,331	$58.30

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Exploitation Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Exploitation Analyst category.

For example Forensic Engineer jobs pay as much as $18,316 (16.6%) more than the average Exploitation Analyst salary of $110,059. If you're qualified, finding work as an Forensic Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Exploitation Analyst position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Forensic Engineer	$128,375	$10,697	$2,468	$61.72
Associate Penetration Tester	$119,895	$9,991	$2,305	$57.64
Cyber Intelligence Analyst	$109,848	$9,154	$2,112	$52.81
Global Strategy Analyst	$97,880	$8,156	$1,882	$47.06
Nsa Analyst	$73,261	$6,105	$1,408	$35.22

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