As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Forensic Engineer in the United States is $46. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Forensic Engineer in the US can go up to $50 and the lowest down to $38, but most earn between $42 and $48. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Engineer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary | $38 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary | $42 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary | $46 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary | $48 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary | $50 | US | May 01, 2026 |
Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
3 - 5 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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