Chief, Financial Crimes & Fraud Risk
Columbus, OH · On-site
$110 - $150/hr
Fraud Investigation Specialist
Columbus, OH · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
New
RCA at Russell Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
New
Financial Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
$26.42/hr
New
Risk Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
New
Fraud Data Scientist (Credit/Debit Card Transaction & Strategy)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$91 - $169/hr
Section Manager 2 - Fraud
Columbus, OH · On-site
$136K/yr
Consultant, Corporate Compliance
Columbus, OH · On-site
$97 - $180/hr
9 of the Best Types of Fraud Analyst Jobs in 2026
Discover some great types of Fraud Analyst jobs that are hiring now.
To become a fraud analyst, you need to have a bachelor’s degree, as well as technical and interpersonal skills. Good subjects to study in college include statistics, accounting, math, finance, computer science, and digital forensics. Participating in internships with financial regulators, banks, or other watchdog institutions may improve your opportunities. Apart from these qualifications, you need strong technical knowledge, including familiarity with fraud detection software. Being detail-oriented and analytical is essential to your success as a fraud analyst.
If you are interested in a Fraud Analystjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.
High Paying Fraud Analyst Jobs

Senior Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $90,500 - $137,000
Senior Fraud Analyst is a typical job search query. Most salaries for Senior Fraud Analyst jobs pay between $90,500 (25th percentile) and $137,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Fraud Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Entry Level Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $54,000 - $100,500
Entry-level jobs are positions that do not require any previous experience in the role. Most entry-level jobs are aimed at high school or college graduates as a starting point for a future career goal. A college student may have majored in their ideal career field, but will still need to start in an entry-level position to train in a real-world environment. Some students move from internships into entry-level jobs, but most entry-level jobs do not expect a candidate to have any prior employment or on-site training.
Freelance Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $54,000 - $100,500
Freelancers are self-employed. As a freelancer, you provide work to clients and invoice them for it. The type of clients you have depends on what kind of services you offer. Your clients can be individuals or companies. A full-time freelancer often has assignments from multiple clients at once. Some common services that people provide as freelancers are: writing, editing, graphic design, web design, marketing, programming, accounting, and bookkeeping. Freelancing is ideal for those who prefer to be their own boss and are willing to market themselves to meet their income goals.
Virtual Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $54,000 - $100,500
A virtual job refers to a job that can be performed outside of an employer’s office. Also known as remote, work from home, or telecommuting jobs, these positions have become increasingly common because of technology like telephones, internet, email, and video conference calls, which help to facilitate employer-employee communication.
Temporary Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $54,000 - $100,500
A Temporary job is an employment arrangement in which both parties, the employee and employer, agree in advance that the position will be filled for a set period. Temporary jobs often are based on employers’ seasonal or specific project needs. Occasionally, Temporary employees will be offered ongoing, full-time positions if their performance is excellent and a position is available. However, you should not assume this will be the case.
Junior Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $53,000 - $71,000
Junior Fraud Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Fraud Analyst jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Fraud Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Fraud Analyst From Home
Salary range: $44,000 - $70,500
Fraud Analyst From Home is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Fraud Analyst From Home jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fraud Analyst From Home job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Fraud Analyst Full Time
Salary range: $44,000 - $70,500
Full-time employment hours are generally determined by the employer. There is no single universal definition; however, various laws and policies govern different types of eligibility and statuses. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act does not define full-time employment but does require overtime pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek for non-exempt employees. The Affordable Care Act, in determining Applicable Large Employers, defines full-time employees as those working an average of at least 30 hours per week, or 130 hours a month. The H-1B Visa Program defines full-time as 40 hours per week, normally, and in no event would less than 35 hours per week be considered to be full-time employment. In practice, full-time employment is typically between 32 and 40 hours per week.
Internship Fraud Analyst
Salary range: $35,000 - $50,000
An Internship is a position within your desired field that pays little or no money but offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This may set you apart for your future job search. Generally, Internships are almost expected by employers on an entry-level candidate’s resume. You are much more of an asset to an employer if you have some work experience.