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Forensic specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$65,781
Average $65,781
Low $40,288
High $107,405

The average salary for a forensic specialist is $65,781 per year in the United States. 129 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 11, 2026).

Forensic Specialist job openings in United States

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Clinical Forensic Specialist -...
Safe Horizon3.7out of 5 stars.
Brooklyn, NY
$30.22 - $32.22 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Forensic Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Loma Linda University Health
 
$227,750per year
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County of Los Angeles
 
$193,160per year
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Nexiya
 
$179,920per year
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Beacon Hill
 
$166,400per year
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SGS Consulting
 
$149,760per year
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Insight Global
 
$143,520per year
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Highest paying cities for Forensic Specialists near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $101,516 per year
  2. Reno, NV
    $75,214 per year
  3. Richmond, VA
    $54,291 per year
  4. Queens, NY
    $53,000 per year
  5. Manassas, VA
    $49,011 per year

Where can a Forensic Specialist earn more?

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