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Forensic analyst salary in United States

How much does a Forensic Analyst make in the United States?

Average base salary

$102,551
Average $102,551
Low $63,895
High $164,594

The average salary for a forensic analyst is $102,551 per year in the United States. 178 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 9, 2026).

Forensic Analyst job openings in United States

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Mid-Level Forensics Analyst
Cybervance5out of 5 stars.
Portland, OR
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Forensic Analyst in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
EY-Parthenon
 
$200,200per year
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Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$172,500per year
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The Aerospace Corporation
 
$169,000per year
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Elyon International
 
$166,400per year
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Ops Tech Alliance
 
$165,000per year
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$161,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Forensic Analysts near United States

  1. Fort George G Meade, MD
    $138,960 per year
  2. East Hartford, CT
    $123,000 per year
  3. Arlington, VA
    $114,279 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $110,786 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $109,877 per year

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