How much does a Security Researcher make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Researcher in Houston, TX is $64,229. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,391 to $74,750, with most professionals earning between $43,524 and $84,329.

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 $43,524 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $53,391 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $64,229 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $74,750 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $84,329 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $53,391 10% $43,524 90% $84,329 75% $74,750 $64,229 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Security Researcher

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  1. This Job:

    Security Researcher

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Senior Security Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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