Malware Researcher Salary in Sacramento, California

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How much does a Malware Researcher make in Sacramento, CA? The average Malware Researcher salary in Sacramento, CA is $184,139 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $169,762 and $198,997. 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. 

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Sr. Android Penetration Tester
OSI Engineering - Mountain View , CA
Published CVEs, blog posts, or walkthroughs on security research. Malware development and reverse engineering experience (highly preferred). Experience working in top security consulting firms or in ...
LinkedIn - 42 days ago
Security Engineer
Davies North America - Tampa , FL
Research and apply innovative security solutions to new or existing problems. * Support and ... Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, Network Engineering, Computer Science). * Strong technical ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago

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199289
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Malware Researcher in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Malware Researcher ranges from $169,762 to $198,997 with the average base salary of $184,139. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $180,795 to $220,386 with the average total cash compensation of $199,289.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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