As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Security Researcher in Denver, CO is $65,997, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,269 weekly, or $5,500 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 Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $58,800 to $95,996. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,230) and 75th percentile ($81,699), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,996 per year. This $19,469 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, Denver Security Researcher often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 302 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 $58,800 Denver, CO August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $62,230 Denver, CO August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $65,997 Denver, CO August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $81,699 Denver, CO August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $95,996 Denver, CO August 01, 2025
25% $62,230 10% $58,800 90% $95,996 75% $81,699 $65,997 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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