Fraud Prevention Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fraud Prevention Specialist in the United States is $49,494 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,510
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,687 to $53,166
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,311
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Fraud Prevention Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,166 $4,431 $1,022 $26
Average $49,494 $4,124 $952 $24
25th Percentile $44,687 $3,724 $859 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Fraud Prevention Specialist Salaries

A Fraud Prevention Specialist'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.

How Experience Level Affects Fraud Prevention Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fraud Prevention Specialist'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): $44,833
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,827
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,407
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,083
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,032
Levels Salary
Fraud Pre... Level Fraud Prevention Specialist$44,833
Fraud Pre... Level Fraud Prevention Specialist$49,827
Fraud Pre... Level Fraud Prevention Specialist$67,407
Fraud Pre... Level Fraud Prevention Specialist$112,083
Fraud Pre... Level Fraud Prevention Specialist$138,032
$44,833 0 yr
$49,827 < 2 yrs
$67,407 2-4 yrs
$112,083 5-8 yrs
$138,032 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fraud Prevention Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,799.
  • California: $54,591.
  • Massachusetts: $53,864.

Top Paying Cities for Fraud Prevention Specialists

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: $62,426
  • San Francisco: $61,743
  • Oakland: $60,441

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.57% 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.
  • Retail Management (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Refers to the process of helping customers find products in your store, It includes everything from increasing your customer pool to how products are presented, and how you fulfill a customer's needs
  • Client Service (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.57%
Retail Management 2.56%
Client Service 1.41%
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 Specialist's salary.
  • Housekeeping: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Investment Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Housekeeping
$60,877
23%
Project Management
$59,887
21%
Investment Banking
$59,887
21%
Logistics
$56,918
15%
Commitment
$56,423
14%
Economics
$56,423
14%
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Fraud Prevention Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fraud Prevention Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Fraud Prevention Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fraud Prevention Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fraud Prevention Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$69,291$33.040%
Insurance$59,392$29.020%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$54,443$26.010%

How Education impacts a Fraud Prevention Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fraud Prevention Specialists enter the field with a Associate'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 Fraud Prevention Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $51,149 and $55,076).

Fraud Prevention Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fraud Prevention Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.7%
High School 53.8%
Associates 38.5%
Bachelors 38.5%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Fraud Prevention Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fraud Prevention Specialist'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 Fraud Prevention Specialist

Salaries for a Fraud Prevention Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,870 in 2023 to around $45,618 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fraud Prevention Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fraud Prevention Specialist Over Time

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2023
$45,870
2024
$45,952
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    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

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Fraud Prevention Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Fraud Prevention Specialist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Fraud Prevention Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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