What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Police Computer Forensics?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Police Computer Forensics jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Green River, WY (19.9% above average), followed by San Francisco, CA and Sunnyvale, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Green River, WY $113,351 $9,445 $2,179 $54.50 San Francisco, CA $108,814 $9,067 $2,092 $52.31 Sunnyvale, CA $107,868 $8,989 $2,074 $51.86 Daly City, CA $106,160 $8,846 $2,041 $51.04 Berkeley, CA $105,639 $8,803 $2,031 $50.79 San Jose, CA $105,554 $8,796 $2,029 $50.75 Santa Rosa, CA $105,289 $8,774 $2,024 $50.62 Livermore, CA $105,091 $8,757 $2,020 $50.52 Oakland, CA $104,920 $8,743 $2,017 $50.44 Richmond, CA $104,046 $8,670 $2,000 $50.02

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Q: How much does a Police Computer Forensics make?

The average annual pay for a police computer forensics in the United States is $94,574 a year — that works out to approximately $45.47 an hour. The middle 80% of Police Computer Forensicss earn between $36,500 (10th percentile) and $154,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Police Computer Forensics Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Police Computer Forensics in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Entry Level Helicopter Pilot at $5,675 (6.0%) above Police Computer Forensics. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Entry Level Helicopter Pilot $100,249 $8,354 $1,927 $48.20 Fbi Swat $93,429 $7,785 $1,796 $44.92 Sergeant Major $56,879 $4,739 $1,093 $27.35 Mushroom Grower $44,166 $3,680 $849 $21.23 Police Photographer $42,345 $3,528 $814 $20.36

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How much does a Police Computer Forensics make?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Police Computer Forensics in the United States is $94,574 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,818/week or $7,881/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $155,500 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Police Computer Forensics salaries currently range between $52,000 (25th percentile) to $134,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $154,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Police Computer Forensics varies greatly (by as much as 82000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Police Computer Forensics in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $94,574 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $94,574. Ohio ranks number 32 out of 50 states nationwide for Police Computer Forensics salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Police Computer Forensics job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Francisco, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, CA, beats the national average by $13,294 (14.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $18,777 (19.9%) above the $94,574 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Police Computer Forensics 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 Richmond, 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 Police Computer Forensics role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Green River, WY	$113,351	$9,445	$2,179	$54.50
San Francisco, CA	$108,814	$9,067	$2,092	$52.31
Sunnyvale, CA	$107,868	$8,989	$2,074	$51.86
Daly City, CA	$106,160	$8,846	$2,041	$51.04
Berkeley, CA	$105,639	$8,803	$2,031	$50.79
San Jose, CA	$105,554	$8,796	$2,029	$50.75
Santa Rosa, CA	$105,289	$8,774	$2,024	$50.62
Livermore, CA	$105,091	$8,757	$2,020	$50.52
Oakland, CA	$104,920	$8,743	$2,017	$50.44
Richmond, CA	$104,046	$8,670	$2,000	$50.02

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Police Computer Forensics Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Police Computer Forensics job category, we found that Entry Level Helicopter Pilot jobs have average salaries greater than Police Computer Forensics jobs.

Significantly, Entry Level Helicopter Pilot jobs pay $5,675 (6.0%) more than the average Police Computer Forensics salary of $94,574. If you're qualified, finding work as a Entry Level Helicopter Pilot may help you make more money than that of the average Police Computer Forensics position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Entry Level Helicopter Pilot	$100,249	$8,354	$1,927	$48.20
Fbi Swat	$93,429	$7,785	$1,796	$44.92
Sergeant Major	$56,879	$4,739	$1,093	$27.35
Mushroom Grower	$44,166	$3,680	$849	$21.23
Police Photographer	$42,345	$3,528	$814	$20.36

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Infographic detailing Police Computer Forensics salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $94,574 per year or $45.47 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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