Malware Analyst Salary in the United States

Malware Analyst Salary

How much does a Malware Analyst make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Malware Analyst in the United States is $86,233. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,362 to a high of $98,942, with most professionals earning between $77,402 and $92,885.

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10th Percentile Malware Analyst Salary $69,362 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Malware Analyst Salary $77,402 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Malware Analyst Salary $86,233 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Malware Analyst Salary $92,885 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Malware Analyst Salary $98,942 US April 01, 2025
25% $77,402 10% $69,362 90% $98,942 75% $92,885 $86,233 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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