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$87,094
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Malware Analyst is $87,094 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,860 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $7,234 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Analyst | $74,712 /yr |
| Senior Analyst | $100,343 /yr |
| Analyst IV | $124,071 /yr |
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$114,215
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For a Malware Analyst in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Malware Analyst in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $114,215 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $97,237.
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Malware Analyst is Booz Allen Hamilton.
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
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Malware Analyst pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Malware Analyst is $79,860 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Malware Analyst salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 42 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Malware Analyst employees.
The highest salary for a Malware Analyst in United States is $127,125 per year.
The lowest salary for a Malware Analyst in United States is $50,167 per year.
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