What are the main factors that influence a Forensics Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Forensics Analyst's salary?

A Forensics Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Forensics Analyst (0-1 years)earns $43,179, a Fraud Detection Associate II (1-3 years)earns $48,167, a Fraud Detection Associate III (3-5 years)earns $53,766, a Merchant Chargeback Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,070, a Fraud Detection Supervisor (5+ years)earns $73,376,

What are the highest paying states for a Forensics Analyst?

Forensics Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensics Analyst roles are District of Columbia $45,758, California $45,584, Massachusetts $44,977. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forensics Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Forensics Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Digital Forensics Analyst IV: $174,800; Computer Forensics Analyst IV: $174,733; Digital Forensics Analyst III: $144,600; Computer Forensics Analyst III: $144,554; Digital Forensics Analyst II: $125,000.

Forensics Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Forensics Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Forensics Analyst in Rhode Island is $43,146 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Forensics Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,339
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,101 to $49,528
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,240

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Forensics Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,528	$4,127	$952	$24
Average	$43,146	$3,595	$830	$21
25th Percentile	$41,101	$3,425	$790	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Forensics Analyst Salaries

A Forensics Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Forensics Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forensics Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,179
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,167
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,766
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,070
Expert (over 8 years): $73,376

Levels	Salary
Forensics... Level Forensics Analyst	$43,179
Fraud Det... Level Forensics Analyst	$48,167
Fraud Det... Level Forensics Analyst	$53,766
Merchant ... Level Forensics Analyst	$66,070
Fraud Det... Level Forensics Analyst	$73,376

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How Do Forensics Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forensics Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,758.
California: $45,584.
Massachusetts: $44,977.

District of Columbia $45,758 California $45,584 Massachusetts $44,977 Washington $44,811 New Jersey $44,795 Alaska $44,737 Connecticut $44,167 New York $43,935

Hawaii $43,195 Rhode Island $42,848 Maryland $42,613 Minnesota $42,290 Colorado $42,166 Illinois $42,125 Oregon $41,968 Delaware $41,852

New Hampshire $41,780 Virginia $41,617 Pennsylvania $41,141 Nevada $40,902 North Dakota $40,823 Michigan $40,699 Wisconsin $40,654 Vermont $40,563

Texas $40,311 Maine $40,294 Arizona $40,269 Ohio $40,241 Georgia $39,860 Indiana $39,670 Wyoming $39,633 Utah $39,575

Iowa $39,550 Kansas $39,352 Louisiana $39,294 North Carolina $39,273 Missouri $39,265 Florida $39,104 Montana $39,017 Nebraska $38,935

Kentucky $38,889 South Carolina $38,724 Tennessee $38,620 Idaho $38,579 New Mexico $38,277 Oklahoma $38,211 Alabama $37,968 South Dakota $37,558

Arkansas $37,335 West Virginia $37,215 Mississippi $36,856

Top Paying Cities for Forensics Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $43,551
Albion: $42,828
Ashaway: $43,716

Adamsville, RI $43,551 Albion, RI $42,828 Ashaway, RI $43,716 Barrington, RI $42,828 Block Island, RI $43,489 Bradford, RI $43,687 Bristol, RI $42,786 Carolina, RI $43,332

Charlestown, RI $43,377 Chepachet, RI $42,745 Clayville, RI $42,786 Coventry, RI $42,745 West Greenwich, RI $42,716 East Greenwich, RI $42,774 Exeter, RI $43,687 Fiskeville, RI $42,828

Forestdale, RI $42,786 Foster, RI $42,716 Glendale, RI $42,716 Greene, RI $43,195 Greenville, RI $42,828 Harmony, RI $42,815 Harrisville, RI $42,745 Hope, RI $42,828

Hope Valley, RI $43,716 Hopkinton, RI $43,729 Jamestown, RI $43,290 Kenyon, RI $43,675 Little Compton, RI $43,534 Manville, RI $42,828 Mapleville, RI $42,716 Newport, RI $43,299

Middletown, RI $43,481 North Kingstown, RI $42,704 North Scituate, RI $42,815 Oakland, RI $42,757 Pascoag, RI $42,733 Pawtucket, RI $42,828 Central Falls, RI $42,828 Cumberland, RI $42,828

Lincoln, RI $42,828 Portsmouth, RI $43,125 Prudence Island, RI $42,745 Rockville, RI $43,729 Saunderstown, RI $43,315 Shannock, RI $43,662 Slatersville, RI $42,786 Slocum, RI $43,315

Tiverton, RI $43,563 Wakefield, RI $43,270 Kingston, RI $43,278 Narragansett, RI $43,286 Peace Dale, RI $43,270 Warren, RI $42,815 Warwick, RI $42,828 Westerly, RI $43,741

West Kingston, RI $43,303 West Warwick, RI $42,828 Wood River Junction, RI $43,687 Woonsocket, RI $42,786 North Smithfield, RI $42,815 Wyoming, RI $43,675 Providence, RI $42,828 Cranston, RI $42,828

North Providence, RI $42,828 East Providence, RI $42,828 Riverside, RI $42,828 Rumford, RI $42,828 Smithfield, RI $42,828 Johnston, RI $42,828

Forensics Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forensics Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$41,101

Average $43,146/year

$49,528

$3,425

Average $3,595/month

$4,127

$790

Average $830/week

$952

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,528	$4,127	$952	$24
Average	$43,146	$3,595	$830	$21
25th Percentile	$41,101	$3,425	$790	$20

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