Vetting Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Vetting Analyst make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vetting Analyst in the United States is $61,125 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,680
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,252 to $66,650
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,816
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Vetting Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $66,650 $5,554 $1,282 $32
Average $61,125 $5,094 $1,175 $29
25th Percentile $56,252 $4,688 $1,082 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Vetting Analyst Salaries

A Vetting 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 Vetting Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vetting 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): $61,464
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,094
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,754
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,351
  • Expert (over 8 years): $118,196
Levels Salary
Vetting A... Level Vetting Analyst$61,464
CAE Desig... Level Vetting Analyst$72,094
CAE Desig... Level Vetting Analyst$81,754
CAE Desig... Level Vetting Analyst$92,351
CAE Desig... Level Vetting Analyst$118,196
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$72,094 < 2 yrs
$81,754 2-4 yrs
$92,351 5-8 yrs
$118,196 > 8 yrs
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How Do Vetting 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 Vetting Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,678.
  • California: $67,421.
  • Massachusetts: $66,523.

Top Paying Cities for Vetting 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:

  • San Jose: $77,097
  • San Francisco: $76,253
  • Oakland: $74,646

What Skills Can Increase a Vetting Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.67% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Computer Aided Design (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers.
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Analysis 4.67%
Civil Engineering 2.4%
Computer Aided Design 1.27%
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 Vetting Analyst's salary.
  • Vehicle Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vehicle Safety
 $68,460
12%
Mechanical Engineering
 $67,238
10%
Analysis
 $66,626
9%
Flexibility
 $64,181
5%
Interpersonal Communication
 $63,570
4%
Leadership
 $62,959
3%
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Vetting Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vetting Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Vetting Analyst positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vetting Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vetting Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$85,575$41.040%
Biotechnology$82,519$40.035%
Business Services$79,463$38.030%
Chemicals$76,406$37.025%
Construction$73,350$35.020%

Vetting Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vetting 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.

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Average $61,125/year
$66,650
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Average $5,094/month
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Average $1,175/week
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Average $29/hour
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75th Percentile $66,650 $5,554 $1,282 $32
Average $61,125 $5,094 $1,175 $29
25th Percentile $56,252 $4,688 $1,082 $27

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Salary Trends for Vetting Analyst

Salaries for a Vetting Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,229 in 2023 to around $53,332 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vetting Analyst salary trends, .

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