How much does a Computer Forensics Analyst III make in Houston, TX? The average Computer Forensics Analyst III salary in Houston, TX is $151,092 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $134,668 and $166,765. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Computer Forensics Analyst III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Computer Forensics Analyst III Salary $119,715 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Computer Forensics Analyst III Salary $134,668 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Computer Forensics Analyst III Salary $151,092 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Computer Forensics Analyst III Salary $166,765 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Computer Forensics Analyst III Salary $181,035 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
25% $134,668 10% $119,715 90% $181,035 75% $166,765 $151,092 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Computer Forensics Analyst III

Computer Forensics Analyst III performs forensic analysis on computer systems and servers. Investigates cybersecurity incidents using digital forensic techniques and tools. Being a Computer Forensics Analyst III collects, preserves, and analyzes digital evidence. Recovers emails, databases, and other potentially lost or compromised data. Additionally, Computer Forensics Analyst III documents and reports on findings, and recommends next steps. Evaluates the organization's digital forensic tools and procedures and recommends and implements potentially valuable changes. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Computer Forensics Analyst III work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Computer Forensics Analyst III typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Computer Forensics Analyst III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Computer Forensics Analyst III, the highest Computer Forensics Analyst III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Computer Forensics Analyst III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Computer Forensics Analyst III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Computer Forensics Analyst III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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