As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Security Researcher in Aurora, CO is $65,952, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,268 weekly, or $5,496 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Researcher in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Security Researcher in Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $58,760 to $95,930. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,187) and 75th percentile ($81,643), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,930 per year. This $19,456 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Security Researcher often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 304 statewide for Security Researcher job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Security Researcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $58,760 Aurora, CO August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $62,187 Aurora, CO August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $65,952 Aurora, CO August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $81,643 Aurora, CO August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $95,930 Aurora, CO August 01, 2025
25% $62,187 10% $58,760 90% $95,930 75% $81,643 $65,952 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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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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