What are the main factors that influence a Digital Forensics Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Digital Forensics Analyst's salary?

A Digital Forensics Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Digital Marketing Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $61,758, a Digital Forensics Analyst (2-4 years)earns $72,642, a Digital Marketing Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $104,224, a Digital Marketing Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $123,134, a Digital Marketing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $106,782,

What are the highest paying states for a Digital Forensics Analyst?

Digital Forensics Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Digital Forensics Analyst roles are District of Columbia $77,125, California $76,832, Massachusetts $75,808. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Digital Forensics Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Digital Forensics Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Digital Forensics Analyst IV: $174,800; Computer Forensics Analyst IV: $174,741; Digital Forensics Analyst III: $144,600; Computer Forensics Analyst III: $144,555; Digital Forensics Analyst II: $125,000.

Digital Forensics Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Digital Forensics Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Digital Forensics Analyst in Rhode Island is $72,221 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,933
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,159 to $77,828
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,640

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Digital Forensics Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,828	$6,486	$1,497	$37
Average	$72,221	$6,018	$1,389	$35
25th Percentile	$66,159	$5,513	$1,272	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Digital Forensics Analyst Salaries

A Digital Forensics Analyst'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 Digital Forensics Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Digital Forensics Analyst'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): $61,758
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,642
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,224
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,134
Expert (over 8 years): $106,782

Levels	Salary
Digital M... Level Digital Forensics Analyst	$61,758
Digital F... Level Digital Forensics Analyst	$72,642
Digital M... Level Digital Forensics Analyst	$104,224
Digital M... Level Digital Forensics Analyst	$123,134
Digital M... Level Digital Forensics Analyst	$106,782

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How Do Digital Forensics Analyst 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 Digital Forensics Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,125.
California: $76,832.
Massachusetts: $75,808.

District of Columbia $77,125 California $76,832 Massachusetts $75,808 Washington $75,530 New Jersey $75,502 Alaska $75,404 Connecticut $74,443 New York $74,053

Hawaii $72,806 Rhode Island $72,221 Maryland $71,824 Minnesota $71,280 Colorado $71,071 Illinois $71,002 Oregon $70,737 Delaware $70,542

New Hampshire $70,419 Virginia $70,145 Pennsylvania $69,344 Nevada $68,940 North Dakota $68,808 Michigan $68,599 Wisconsin $68,522 Vermont $68,369

Texas $67,944 Maine $67,916 Arizona $67,874 Ohio $67,825 Georgia $67,185 Indiana $66,864 Wyoming $66,801 Utah $66,704

Iowa $66,662 Kansas $66,328 Louisiana $66,230 North Carolina $66,195 Missouri $66,181 Florida $65,910 Montana $65,764 Nebraska $65,624

Kentucky $65,548 South Carolina $65,269 Tennessee $65,095 Idaho $65,025 New Mexico $64,517 Oklahoma $64,405 Alabama $63,994 South Dakota $63,305

Arkansas $62,928 West Virginia $62,726 Mississippi $62,120

Top Paying Cities for Digital Forensics Analysts

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:

Adamsville: $73,405
Albion: $72,186
Ashaway: $73,684

Adamsville, RI $73,405 Albion, RI $72,186 Ashaway, RI $73,684 Barrington, RI $72,186 Block Island, RI $73,300 Bradford, RI $73,635 Bristol, RI $72,116 Carolina, RI $73,036

Charlestown, RI $73,112 Chepachet, RI $72,047 Clayville, RI $72,116 Coventry, RI $72,047 West Greenwich, RI $71,998 East Greenwich, RI $72,095 Exeter, RI $73,635 Fiskeville, RI $72,186

Forestdale, RI $72,116 Foster, RI $71,998 Glendale, RI $71,998 Greene, RI $72,806 Greenville, RI $72,186 Harmony, RI $72,165 Harrisville, RI $72,047 Hope, RI $72,186

Hope Valley, RI $73,684 Hopkinton, RI $73,704 Jamestown, RI $72,966 Kenyon, RI $73,614 Little Compton, RI $73,377 Manville, RI $72,186 Mapleville, RI $71,998 Newport, RI $72,980

Middletown, RI $73,287 North Kingstown, RI $71,977 North Scituate, RI $72,165 Oakland, RI $72,068 Pascoag, RI $72,026 Pawtucket, RI $72,186 Central Falls, RI $72,186 Cumberland, RI $72,186

Lincoln, RI $72,186 Portsmouth, RI $72,687 Prudence Island, RI $72,047 Rockville, RI $73,704 Saunderstown, RI $73,008 Shannock, RI $73,593 Slatersville, RI $72,116 Slocum, RI $73,008

Tiverton, RI $73,426 Wakefield, RI $72,931 Kingston, RI $72,945 Narragansett, RI $72,959 Peace Dale, RI $72,931 Warren, RI $72,165 Warwick, RI $72,186 Westerly, RI $73,725

West Kingston, RI $72,987 West Warwick, RI $72,186 Wood River Junction, RI $73,635 Woonsocket, RI $72,116 North Smithfield, RI $72,165 Wyoming, RI $73,614 Providence, RI $72,186 Cranston, RI $72,186

North Providence, RI $72,186 East Providence, RI $72,186 Riverside, RI $72,186 Rumford, RI $72,186 Smithfield, RI $72,186 Johnston, RI $72,186

Digital Forensics Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Digital Forensics Analyst'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 February 01, 2026

$66,159

Average $72,221/year

$77,828

$5,513

Average $6,018/month

$6,486

$1,272

Average $1,389/week

$1,497

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,828	$6,486	$1,497	$37
Average	$72,221	$6,018	$1,389	$35
25th Percentile	$66,159	$5,513	$1,272	$32

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