Fraud Prevention Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Fraud Prevention Officer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fraud Prevention Officer in the United States is $48,117 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Fraud Prevention Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,108
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,981 to $53,870
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,304
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Fraud Prevention Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $53,870 $4,489 $1,036 $26
Average $48,117 $4,010 $925 $23
25th Percentile $42,981 $3,582 $827 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Fraud Prevention Officer Salaries

A Fraud Prevention Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fraud Prevention Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fraud Prevention Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,187
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,363
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,800
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,215
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,373
Levels Salary
Fraud Pre... Level Fraud Prevention Officer$49,187
Audio Vis... Level Fraud Prevention Officer$57,363
Audio Vis... Level Fraud Prevention Officer$69,800
Audio Vis... Level Fraud Prevention Officer$86,215
Audio Vis... Level Fraud Prevention Officer$82,373
$49,187 0 yr
$57,363 < 2 yrs
$69,800 2-4 yrs
$86,215 5-8 yrs
$82,373 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fraud Prevention Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fraud Prevention Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,275.
  • California: $53,073.
  • Massachusetts: $52,366.

Top Paying Cities for Fraud Prevention Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $60,690
  • San Francisco: $60,026
  • Oakland: $58,761

What Skills Can Increase a Fraud Prevention Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.05% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
  • Audio Systems (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): Audio systems a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound. sound system. electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.05%
Plumbing 2.15%
Audio Systems 1.33%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fraud Prevention Officer's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Digital Transformation: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$63,996
33%
Written Communication
$58,222
21%
Digital Transformation
$55,816
16%
Oral Communication
$55,335
15%
Organizational Skills
$55,335
15%
Coordination
$54,854
14%
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Fraud Prevention Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fraud Prevention Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fraud Prevention Officer

Salaries for a Fraud Prevention Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,208 in 2023 to around $45,814 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fraud Prevention Officer salary trends, .

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