How much does a Security Researcher make in Oakland, CA? The average Security Researcher salary in Oakland, CA is $83,273 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $68,744 and $102,342. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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 $55,516 Oakland,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $68,744 Oakland,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $83,273 Oakland,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $102,342 Oakland,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Security Researcher Salary $119,703 Oakland,CA May 28, 2024
25% $68,744 10% $55,516 90% $119,703 75% $102,342 $83,273 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Researcher in Oakland, CA. The base salary for Security Researcher ranges from $68,744 to $102,342 with the average base salary of $83,273. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,640 to $106,498 with the average total cash compensation of $86,068.

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About Oakland, California    Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

Oakland, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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