Network Forensics Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Forensics make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Forensics in the United States is $50,364 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Network Forensics's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,046
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,441 to $54,385
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,869
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Network Forensics Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,385 $4,532 $1,046 $26
Average $50,364 $4,197 $969 $24
25th Percentile $46,441 $3,870 $893 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Network Forensics Salaries

A Network Forensics'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 Network Forensics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Forensics'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): $44,274
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,181
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,339
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,024
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,491
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Network Forensics$44,274
Network F... Level Network Forensics$51,181
Laborator... Level Network Forensics$70,339
Laborator... Level Network Forensics$83,024
Laborator... Level Network Forensics$82,491
$44,274 0 yr
$51,181 < 2 yrs
$70,339 2-4 yrs
$83,024 5-8 yrs
$82,491 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Network Forensics

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: $63,524
  • San Francisco: $62,829
  • Oakland: $61,505

What Skills Can Increase a Network Forensics's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.43% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
  • Medical Laboratory (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Testing and analyzing medical and clinical specimens to help in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.43%
Phlebotomy 3.41%
Medical Laboratory 1.98%
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 Network Forensics's salary.
  • Clinical Diagnostic: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Diagnostic
$55,400
10%
Collaboration
$53,889
7%
Product Testing
$53,386
6%
Molecular Biology
$52,379
4%
Oral Communication
$52,379
4%
Leadership
$52,379
4%
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Network Forensics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Forensics'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 June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Network Forensics

Salaries for a Network Forensics can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,434 in 2023 to around $41,834 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Forensics salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Network Forensics Over Time

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$42,434
2024
$42,289
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