Threat Hunting Salary in the United States

How much does a Threat Hunting make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Threat Hunting in the United States is $107,601 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,603
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,284 to $118,594
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,071
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Threat Hunting Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,594 $9,883 $2,281 $57
Average $107,601 $8,967 $2,069 $52
25th Percentile $95,284 $7,940 $1,832 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Threat Hunting Salaries

A Threat Hunting'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Threat Huntings

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: $135,717
  • San Francisco: $134,231
  • Oakland: $131,402

What Skills Can Increase a Threat Hunting's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 14.79% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Analysis (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Financial statement analysis (or financial analysis) is the process of reviewing and analyzing a company's financial statements to make better economic decisions to earn income in future. These statements include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, notes to accounts and a statement of changes in equity (if applicable). Financial statement analysis is a method or process involving specific techniques for evaluating risks, performance, financial health, and future prospects of an organization. It is used by a variety of stakeholders, such as credit and equity investors, the government, the public, and decision-makers within the organization. These stakeholders have different interests and apply a variety of different techniques to meet their needs. For example, equity investors are interested in the long-term earnings power of the organization and perhaps the sustainability and growth of dividend payments. Creditors want to ensure the interest and principal is paid on the organizations debt securities (e.g., bonds) when due.
  • Data Management (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Data Management comprises all disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource. The concept of data management arose in the 1980s as technology moved from sequential processing (first cards, then tape) to random access storage. Since it was now possible to store a discreet fact and quickly access it using random access disk technology, those suggesting that data management was more important than business process management used arguments such as "a customer's home address is stored in 75 (or some other large number) places in our computer systems." However, during this period, random access processing was not competitively fast, so those suggesting "process management" was more important than "data management" used batch processing time as their primary argument. As software applications evolved into real-time, interactive usage, it became obvious that both management processes were important. If the data was not well defined, the data would be mis-used in applications. If the process wasn't well defined, it was impossible to meet user needs.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 14.79%
Financial Analysis 2.15%
Data Management 1.22%
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 Threat Hunting's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$118,361
10%
Resource Management
$116,209
8%
Insight
$116,209
8%
Financial Planning
$115,133
7%
Innovation
$114,057
6%
Strategic Planning
$114,057
6%
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Threat Hunting Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Threat Hunting roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 59% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Threat Hunting positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Threat Hunting as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Threat Hunting

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$134,501$65.025%
Pharmaceuticals$129,121$62.020%
Software & Networking$129,121$62.020%
Energy & Utilities$126,969$61.018%
Financial Services$122,665$59.014%

How Education impacts a Threat Hunting's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Threat Huntings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Threat Hunting with a Bachelor's Degree is between $90,580 and $101,308).

Threat Hunting Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Threat Hunting
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.0%
High School 5.0%
Associates 5.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Threat Hunting Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Threat Hunting'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Threat Hunting

Salaries for a Threat Hunting can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,423 in 2023 to around $96,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Threat Hunting salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Threat Hunting Over Time

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2023
$97,423
2024
$96,720
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

    21 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

    McDonald’s is seeking Crew Team Members to assist with daily restaurant operations including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining restaurant... more

    28 Days Ago

  • Amazon Flex

    Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex | Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex Delivery Drivers use their own vehicle to deliver Amazon packages to customers on scheduled delivery blocks. Drivers are responsible for pickin... more

    28 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial. About the Company. Globally-recognized manufacturer of packaging components & delivery systems for injectable drugs. Industry. ... more

    1 Month Ago

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FAQ about Threat Hunting

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Threat Hunting?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Threat Hunting roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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