Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst

Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst Salary

$113.5K

$116.5K

$119K

$116,713

/year

$56.11

/hour

Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$116,713

Columbus

Ohio

$112,733

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    How much does a Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst make?

    As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst in the United States is $116,713 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $56.11 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,244/week or $9,726/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $119,000 and as low as $113,500, the majority of Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst salaries currently range between $116,500 (25th percentile) to $116,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $116,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst varies little (about 0), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst in your area makes on average $112,733 per year, or $3,980 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $116,713. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Freelance Computer Forensics 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 Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Atherton, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $23,889 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $26,195 (22.4%) above the $116,713 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Santa Cruz, 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 Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $142,908

    $68.71

    Atherton, CA

    $141,454

    $68.01

    Sitka, AK

    $140,602

    $67.60

    San Jose, CA

    $138,183

    $66.43

    San Francisco, CA

    $137,508

    $66.11

    Pennington County, SD

    $137,371

    $66.04

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $136,980

    $65.86

    Santa Clara, CA

    $136,008

    $65.39

    Grande Ronde, OR

    $135,291

    $65.04

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $134,764

    $64.79

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    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Freelance Computer Forensics Analyst salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $116,713 per year or $56.11 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.