Security Researcher Salary in the United States

Security Researcher Salary

How much does a Security Researcher make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Researcher in the United States is $72,807. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,869 to $87,678, with most professionals earning between $48,090 and $101,218.

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10th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $48,090 US January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $59,869 US January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $72,807 US January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $87,678 US January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $101,218 US January 01, 2025
25% $59,869 10% $48,090 90% $101,218 75% $87,678 $72,807 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Security Researcher

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Security Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Researcher in the United States. The base salary for Security Researcher ranges from $59,869 to $87,678 with the average base salary of $72,807. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,408 to $91,573 with the average total cash compensation of $75,204.

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