What are the main factors that influence a Computer Forensic Investigator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Computer Forensic Investigator?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Computer Forensic Investigator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Computer Forensic Investigator's salary?

A Computer Forensic Investigator's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,859 for beginners, reaching about $57,162 at mid-level, and approach $60,250 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Forensic Investigator?

Computer Forensic Investigator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Forensic Investigator roles are District of Columbia $65,025, California $64,778, Massachusetts $63,915. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Forensic Investigator roles make?

Salaries for Computer Forensic Investigator level roles vary by specialization: Digital Forensic Investigator: $88,209; Forensic Computer Lab Manager: $85,996; Forensic Investigator: $72,610; Forensic Computer: $71,758; forensic computer analyst: $68,640.

Computer Forensic Investigator Salary in Virginia

How much does a Computer Forensic Investigator make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Forensic Investigator in Virginia is $59,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Computer Forensic Investigator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,317
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,483 to $64,467
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,243

10% $50,243

50% (Median) $59,140

90% $69,317

Computer Forensic Investigator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,467	$5,372	$1,240	$31
Average	$59,140	$4,928	$1,137	$28
25th Percentile	$54,483	$4,540	$1,048	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Forensic Investigator Salaries

A Computer Forensic Investigator'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 Computer Forensic Investigator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Forensic Investigator'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): $55,859
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,221
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,162
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,549
Expert (over 8 years): $60,250

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Computer Forensic Investigator	less than 1 year	$55,859
Early Career Level Computer Forensic Investigator	1-2 years	$56,221
Mid-Level Level Computer Forensic Investigator	2-4 years	$57,162
Senior-Level Level Computer Forensic Investigator	5-8 years	$58,549
Expert Level Computer Forensic Investigator	over 8 years	$60,250

How Do Computer Forensic Investigator 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 Computer Forensic Investigators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,025.
California: $64,778.
Massachusetts: $63,915.

District of Columbia $65,025 California $64,778 Massachusetts $63,915 Washington $63,680 New Jersey $63,657 Alaska $63,574 Connecticut $62,764 New York $62,435

Hawaii $61,384 Rhode Island $60,891 Maryland $60,556 Minnesota $60,098 Colorado $59,922 Illinois $59,863 Oregon $59,640 Delaware $59,475

New Hampshire $59,372 Virginia $59,140 Pennsylvania $58,465 Nevada $58,124 North Dakota $58,013 Michigan $57,837 Wisconsin $57,772 Vermont $57,643

Texas $57,285 Maine $57,261 Arizona $57,226 Ohio $57,185 Georgia $56,644 Indiana $56,374 Wyoming $56,321 Utah $56,239

Iowa $56,204 Kansas $55,922 Louisiana $55,840 North Carolina $55,810 Missouri $55,799 Florida $55,570 Montana $55,446 Nebraska $55,329

Kentucky $55,264 South Carolina $55,029 Tennessee $54,883 Idaho $54,824 New Mexico $54,395 Oklahoma $54,301 Alabama $53,955 South Dakota $53,373

Arkansas $53,056 West Virginia $52,886 Mississippi $52,375

Top Paying Cities for Computer Forensic Investigator

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:

Ivanhoe: $54,389
Lambsburg: $54,505
Laurel Fork: $54,566

Ivanhoe, VA $54,389

Lambsburg, VA $54,505

Laurel Fork, VA $54,566

Marion, VA $54,106

Max Meadows, VA $54,476

Meadowview, VA $53,618

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $54,053

Rocky Gap, VA $54,083

Ruther Glen, VA $57,050

Sealston, VA $58,526

Sharps, VA $56,799

Spotsylvania, VA $57,583

Sparta, VA $57,281

Stafford, VA $60,216

Stratford, VA $57,910

Tappahannock, VA $57,150

Thornburg, VA $57,772

Unionville, VA $56,835

Village, VA $57,078

Warsaw, VA $57,281

Weems, VA $56,157

Sandy Point, VA $57,356

White Stone, VA $56,001

Wicomico Church, VA $56,409

Woodford, VA $57,537

Zacata, VA $57,731

Winchester, VA $57,460

Bentonville, VA $56,967

Berryville, VA $58,288

Boyce, VA $58,395

Brucetown, VA $57,498

Chester Gap, VA $58,055

Clear Brook, VA $57,209

Cross Junction, VA $55,353

Fishers Hill, VA $56,149

Flint Hill, VA $57,740

Front Royal, VA $57,773

Gore, VA $55,663

Hume, VA $58,520

Huntly, VA $57,837

Strasburg, VA $55,930

Linden, VA $58,662

Markham, VA $58,649

Maurertown, VA $55,169

Middletown, VA $57,022

Millwood, VA $58,291

Rileyville, VA $56,329

Earlysville, VA $55,503

Esmont, VA $54,990

Faber, VA $54,746

Fishersville, VA $55,256

Free Union, VA $55,412

Gordonsville, VA $55,993

Greenwood, VA $55,189

Ivy, VA $55,527

Keene, VA $55,212

Keswick, VA $55,637

Locust Dale, VA $56,243

Lovingston, VA $54,159

Lyndhurst, VA $54,567

Montpelier Station, VA $56,006

Nellysford, VA $54,631

North Garden, VA $55,158

Orange, VA $56,554

Palmyra, VA $55,661

Piney River, VA $53,907

Quinque, VA $55,645

Roseland, VA $54,114

Ruckersville, VA $55,622

Schuyler, VA $54,797

Shipman, VA $54,151

Somerset, VA $56,008

Stanardsville, VA $55,460

Troy, VA $55,722

Tyro, VA $54,262

Waynesboro, VA $55,340

White Hall, VA $55,439

Woodberry Forest, VA $56,225

Achilles, VA $55,371

Amelia Court House, VA $56,398

Ark, VA $55,723

Arvonia, VA $55,228

Ashland, VA $56,947

Aylett, VA $56,974

Barhamsville, VA $56,154

Beaumont, VA $56,385

Beaverdam, VA $56,942

Bena, VA $55,355

Bohannon, VA $55,581

Bremo Bluff, VA $55,587

Bruington, VA $56,861

Bumpass, VA $56,856

Cardinal, VA $55,606

Cartersville, VA $56,047

Charles City, VA $56,505

Christchurch, VA $56,044

Church View, VA $56,174

Cobbs Creek, VA $55,761

Columbia, VA $55,901

Crozier, VA $56,761

Cumberland, VA $55,591

Deltaville, VA $55,806

Diggs, VA $55,603

Redwood, VA $54,113

Rich Creek, VA $54,298

Ridgeway, VA $54,676

Riner, VA $54,292

Ripplemead, VA $54,151

Rocky Mount, VA $54,162

Salem, VA $53,898

Sandy Level, VA $54,278

Shawsville, VA $54,064

Spencer, VA $54,663

Staffordsville, VA $54,390

Stanleytown, VA $54,766

Stuart, VA $54,648

Thaxton, VA $53,999

Troutville, VA $53,979

Union Hall, VA $54,171

Vesta, VA $54,579

Villamont, VA $53,972

Vinton, VA $53,871

Wirtz, VA $54,005

Woolwine, VA $54,541

Bristol, VA $52,542

Abingdon, VA $53,322

Andover, VA $53,163

Appalachia, VA $53,163

Bee, VA $53,820

Ben Hur, VA $53,383

Big Stone Gap, VA $52,689

Birchleaf, VA $53,873

Blackwater, VA $52,755

Castlewood, VA $52,909

Cleveland, VA $53,551

Clinchco, VA $53,825

Clintwood, VA $53,764

Coeburn, VA $53,252

Damascus, VA $53,740

Dante, VA $53,554

Davenport, VA $53,925

Dryden, VA $52,862

Duffield, VA $52,414

Dungannon, VA $52,605

East Stone Gap, VA $52,800

Ewing, VA $54,058

Fort Blackmore, VA $52,268

Gate City, VA $51,911

Haysi, VA $54,134

Hiltons, VA $52,034

Honaker, VA $53,850

Jonesville, VA $53,514

Keokee, VA $53,018

Lebanon, VA $53,343

Mc Clure, VA $53,565

Mendota, VA $52,559

Nickelsville, VA $52,338

Nora, VA $53,424

Norton, VA $53,220

Pennington Gap, VA $53,005

Pound, VA $53,440

Rosedale, VA $53,791

Rose Hill, VA $53,963

Saint Charles, VA $53,316

Saint Paul, VA $53,246

Weber City, VA $51,753

Whitetop, VA $53,950

Wise, VA $53,363

Pulaski, VA $54,529

Atkins, VA $54,069

Austinville, VA $54,505

Barren Springs, VA $54,552

Bastian, VA $54,076

Bland, VA $54,203

Broadford, VA $54,020

Cana, VA $54,589

Ceres, VA $54,024

Chilhowie, VA $54,006

Cripple Creek, VA $54,251

Crockett, VA $54,238

Draper, VA $54,484

Dugspur, VA $54,524

Elk Creek, VA $54,212

Emory, VA $53,854

Fancy Gap, VA $54,542

Fries, VA $54,394

Galax, VA $54,483

Glade Spring, VA $53,747

Rural Retreat, VA $54,169

Saltville, VA $54,030

Speedwell, VA $54,204

Sugar Grove, VA $54,081

Tannersville, VA $53,987

Troutdale, VA $54,043

Willis, VA $54,495

Woodlawn, VA $54,517

Wytheville, VA $54,363

Staunton, VA $55,273

Augusta Springs, VA $55,039

Bacova, VA $54,781

Blue Grass, VA $54,803

Brownsburg, VA $54,476

Buena Vista, VA $54,029

Churchville, VA $55,427

Clifton Forge, VA $54,596

Covington, VA $54,300

Craigsville, VA $55,045

Crimora, VA $55,484

Deerfield, VA $55,089

Doe Hill, VA $55,042

Fairfield, VA $54,395

Fort Defiance, VA $55,524

Glen Wilton, VA $54,389

Goshen, VA $54,809

Greenville, VA $54,774

Grottoes, VA $55,535

Head Waters, VA $55,133

Hot Springs, VA $54,628

Iron Gate, VA $54,689

Lexington, VA $54,491

Low Moor, VA $54,562

Mc Dowell, VA $55,063

Middlebrook, VA $54,788

Millboro, VA $54,831

Mint Spring, VA $55,063

Montebello, VA $54,289

Monterey, VA $54,905

Mount Sidney, VA $55,549

Mustoe, VA $54,996

New Hope, VA $55,517

Port Republic, VA $55,505

Raphine, VA $54,541

Rockbridge Baths, VA $54,595

Selma, VA $54,615

Steeles Tavern, VA $54,653

Stuarts Draft, VA $54,858

Swoope, VA $55,176

Verona, VA $55,550

Vesuvius, VA $54,167

Warm Springs, VA $54,798

West Augusta, VA $55,208

Weyers Cave, VA $55,563

Williamsville, VA $55,094

Lynchburg, VA $53,220

Altavista, VA $53,726

Alton, VA $54,900

Amherst, VA $53,582

Appomattox, VA $53,679

Bedford, VA $54,006

Big Island, VA $53,710

Blairs, VA $54,887

Brookneal, VA $53,938

Buffalo Junction, VA $55,073

Callands, VA $54,621

Chatham, VA $54,666

Clifford, VA $53,664

Clover, VA $54,766

Cluster Springs, VA $55,070

Coleman Falls, VA $53,441

Concord, VA $53,294

Crystal Hill, VA $54,681

Danville, VA $54,930

Hillsville, VA $54,589

Carson, VA $56,692

Hiwassee, VA $54,410

Independence, VA $54,221

Annandale, VA $64,514

Burke, VA $63,910

Dumfries, VA $62,039

Dunn Loring, VA $64,597

Fairfax, VA $63,632

Fairfax Station, VA $63,459

Falls Church, VA $64,653

Fort Belvoir, VA $63,872

Great Falls, VA $63,634

Greenway, VA $64,652

Lorton, VA $63,511

Merrifield, VA $64,448

Mc Lean, VA $64,646

West Mclean, VA $64,652

Mount Vernon, VA $64,111

Newington, VA $63,964

Dry Fork, VA $54,780

Brooke, VA $59,778

Evington, VA $53,516

Forest, VA $53,411

Gladstone, VA $53,725

Gladys, VA $53,726

Glasgow, VA $54,070

Goode, VA $53,588

Gretna, VA $54,276

Halifax, VA $54,884

Howardsville, VA $54,796

Hurt, VA $53,973

Java, VA $54,603

Ararat, VA $54,575

Axton, VA $54,744

Bassett, VA $54,705

Belspring, VA $54,420

Bent Mountain, VA $53,959

Blacksburg, VA $54,164

Blue Ridge, VA $53,941

Boones Mill, VA $53,921

Buchanan, VA $54,123

Callaway, VA $54,061

Christiansburg, VA $54,169

Cascade, VA $54,696

Catawba, VA $54,030

Check, VA $54,145

Claudville, VA $54,543

Cloverdale, VA $53,840

Collinsville, VA $54,886

Copper Hill, VA $54,074

Critz, VA $54,631

Daleville, VA $53,895

Dublin, VA $54,449

Eagle Rock, VA $54,279

Eggleston, VA $54,340

Elliston, VA $54,019

Ferrum, VA $54,364

Fieldale, VA $54,808

Fincastle, VA $54,063

Floyd, VA $54,368

Glade Hill, VA $54,126

Glen Lyn, VA $54,167

Goodview, VA $53,935

Hardy, VA $53,912

Henry, VA $54,446

Huddleston, VA $54,113

Keeling, VA $54,832

Chester, VA $56,959

Chesterfield, VA $56,925

Church Road, VA $56,737

Colonial Heights, VA $56,982

Courtland, VA $55,613

Dendron, VA $55,779

Dewitt, VA $56,555

Dinwiddie, VA $56,710

Disputanta, VA $56,756

Dolphin, VA $55,934

Drewryville, VA $55,491

Ebony, VA $55,108

Elberon, VA $55,550

Emporia, VA $55,616

Ford, VA $56,605

Franklin, VA $55,442

Freeman, VA $55,921

Gasburg, VA $55,227

Hopewell, VA $56,865

Ivor, VA $55,531

Jarratt, VA $56,096

Lawrenceville, VA $55,726

Mc Kenney, VA $56,407

Meredithville, VA $55,646

Newsoms, VA $55,258

Prince George, VA $56,918

Rawlings, VA $56,190

Sedley, VA $55,687

Skippers, VA $55,394

Spring Grove, VA $56,081

Stony Creek, VA $56,404

Surry, VA $55,413

Sussex, VA $56,277

Sutherland, VA $56,871

Valentines, VA $55,278

Wakefield, VA $55,758

Warfield, VA $56,236

Waverly, VA $56,197

White Plains, VA $55,248

Wilsons, VA $56,437

Yale, VA $56,049

Zuni, VA $55,509

Claremont, VA $56,156

Farmville, VA $55,103

Baskerville, VA $55,013

Indian Valley, VA $54,447

Mc Coy, VA $54,329

Martinsville, VA $54,796

Meadows Of Dan, VA $54,593

Moneta, VA $54,024

Montvale, VA $54,023

Narrows, VA $54,330

Newbern, VA $54,377

New Castle, VA $54,066

Newport, VA $54,190

New River, VA $54,527

Oriskany, VA $54,171

Paint Bank, VA $54,086

Parrott, VA $54,355

Patrick Springs, VA $54,693

Pearisburg, VA $54,384

Pembroke, VA $54,383

Penhook, VA $54,306

Pilot, VA $54,188

Pittsville, VA $54,279

Radford, VA $54,466

Long Island, VA $53,930

Lowry, VA $53,690

Lynch Station, VA $53,936

Madison Heights, VA $53,222

Monroe, VA $53,487

Naruna, VA $53,767

Nathalie, VA $54,417

Natural Bridge, VA $54,241

Natural Bridge Station, VA $54,007

Nelson, VA $55,154

Norwood, VA $53,931

Ringgold, VA $54,852

Rustburg, VA $53,344

Scottsburg, VA $54,958

Scottsville, VA $55,255

South Boston, VA $55,006

Spout Spring, VA $53,442

Sutherlin, VA $54,857

Sweet Briar, VA $53,379

Vernon Hill, VA $54,792

Virgilina, VA $55,023

Wingina, VA $54,251

Amonate, VA $54,130

Bandy, VA $54,012

Big Rock, VA $54,305

Bishop, VA $54,017

Bluefield, VA $54,184

Boissevain, VA $54,051

Breaks, VA $54,217

Burkes Garden, VA $54,072

Cedar Bluff, VA $54,151

Doran, VA $54,374

Falls Mills, VA $54,051

Grundy, VA $54,396

Horsepen, VA $54,038

Hurley, VA $54,117

Jewell Ridge, VA $54,151

Keen Mountain, VA $54,363

Mavisdale, VA $54,157

Maxie, VA $54,316

North Tazewell, VA $54,143

Oakwood, VA $54,393

Pilgrims Knob, VA $54,245

Pocahontas, VA $54,069

Pounding Mill, VA $54,227

Raven, VA $54,348

Red Ash, VA $54,399

Richlands, VA $54,367

Rowe, VA $54,177

Shortt Gap, VA $54,298

Swords Creek, VA $54,161

Tazewell, VA $54,058

Vansant, VA $54,162

Whitewood, VA $54,168

Wolford, VA $54,178

Boydton, VA $55,131

Bracey, VA $55,272

Brodnax, VA $55,485

Buckingham, VA $54,514

Burkeville, VA $55,357

Charlotte Court House, VA $54,564

Chase City, VA $54,847

Clarksville, VA $55,228

Crewe, VA $55,710

Cullen, VA $54,402

Dillwyn, VA $55,058

Drakes Branch, VA $54,841

Dundas, VA $55,657

Evergreen, VA $53,731

Fort Mitchell, VA $54,840

Green Bay, VA $55,052

Hampden Sydney, VA $55,187

Kenbridge, VA $55,359

Keysville, VA $54,836

La Crosse, VA $55,187

Lunenburg, VA $54,939

Meherrin, VA $54,945

Nottoway, VA $55,625

Pamplin, VA $54,219

Phenix, VA $53,975

Prospect, VA $54,560

Randolph, VA $54,653

Red House, VA $53,817

Red Oak, VA $54,917

Rice, VA $55,428

Saxe, VA $54,799

Skipwith, VA $54,956

South Hill, VA $55,167

Victoria, VA $55,133

Wylliesburg, VA $54,868

Roanoke, VA $53,802

Wachapreague, VA $55,864

Wardtown, VA $55,756

Wattsville, VA $55,917

Willis Wharf, VA $55,848

Windsor, VA $55,372

Withams, VA $55,873

Norfolk, VA $55,088

Newport News, VA $55,211

Fort Eustis, VA $55,233

Hampton, VA $55,245

Fort Monroe, VA $55,215

Poquoson, VA $55,227

Yorktown, VA $55,292

Lackey, VA $55,315

Seaford, VA $55,248

Portsmouth, VA $55,103

Fort Lee, VA $56,979

Petersburg, VA $56,979

Virginia State University, VA $56,979

Alberta, VA $55,853

Ammon, VA $56,602

Blackstone, VA $56,123

Boykins, VA $55,324

Branchville, VA $55,193

Capron, VA $55,597

Round Hill, VA $59,736

Catharpin, VA $61,974

Delaplane, VA $59,111

Ashburn, VA $62,231

Chantilly, VA $62,886

Gainesville, VA $61,470

Hamilton, VA $60,541

Lincoln, VA $60,482

Sterling, VA $62,988

Haymarket, VA $61,411

Herndon, VA $63,220

Leesburg, VA $61,253

Lovettsville, VA $59,896

Nokesville, VA $61,545

Upperville, VA $59,307

Warrenton, VA $59,522

Reston, VA $63,583

Waterford, VA $60,441

The Plains, VA $60,612

Doswell, VA $56,967

Dutton, VA $55,749

Fork Union, VA $55,758

Foster, VA $55,569

Glen Allen, VA $57,095

Gloucester, VA $55,689

Gloucester Point, VA $55,352

Goochland, VA $56,472

Grimstead, VA $55,709

Gum Spring, VA $56,472

Gwynn, VA $55,708

Hadensville, VA $56,384

Hallieford, VA $55,692

Hanover, VA $56,978

Hardyville, VA $55,857

Hartfield, VA $55,877

Hayes, VA $55,388

Henrico, VA $57,138

Hudgins, VA $55,665

Jamaica, VA $56,361

Jamestown, VA $55,514

Jetersville, VA $55,752

Kents Store, VA $55,883

King And Queen Court House, VA $56,446

King William, VA $56,738

Lanexa, VA $56,358

Lightfoot, VA $55,787

Little Plymouth, VA $56,375

Locust Hill, VA $56,044

Louisa, VA $56,463

Macon, VA $56,528

Maidens, VA $56,688

Manakin Sabot, VA $56,873

Mannboro, VA $56,503

Manquin, VA $56,904

Maryus, VA $55,360

Mascot, VA $56,209

Mathews, VA $55,602

Burgess, VA $56,566

Accomac, VA $55,820

Assawoman, VA $55,843

Atlantic, VA $55,918

Battery Park, VA $55,219

Belle Haven, VA $55,788

Birdsnest, VA $55,683

Bloxom, VA $55,906

Cape Charles, VA $55,607

Capeville, VA $55,618

Carrollton, VA $55,213

Carrsville, VA $55,465

Cheriton, VA $55,612

Chesapeake, VA $55,233

Chincoteague Island, VA $55,954

Wallops Island, VA $55,913

Craddockville, VA $55,797

Davis Wharf, VA $55,785

Eastville, VA $55,633

Exmore, VA $55,764

Franktown, VA $55,702

Greenbackville, VA $56,081

Greenbush, VA $55,920

Hacksneck, VA $55,765

Hallwood, VA $55,891

Harborton, VA $55,902

Horntown, VA $55,986

Oak Hall, VA $55,871

Isle Of Wight, VA $55,337

Jamesville, VA $55,734

Jenkins Bridge, VA $55,900

Keller, VA $55,833

Locustville, VA $55,830

Machipongo, VA $55,674

Mappsville, VA $55,879

Marionville, VA $55,674

Mears, VA $55,850

Melfa, VA $55,840

Modest Town, VA $55,984

Nassawadox, VA $55,732

Nelsonia, VA $55,988

New Church, VA $55,968

Onancock, VA $55,887

Onley, VA $55,825

Oyster, VA $55,625

Painter, VA $55,799

Parksley, VA $55,917

Pungoteague, VA $55,822

Quinby, VA $55,675

Rescue, VA $55,216

Sanford, VA $55,977

Saxis, VA $55,986

Seaview, VA $55,613

Smithfield, VA $55,276

Suffolk, VA $55,251

Tangier, VA $56,125

Tasley, VA $55,945

Temperanceville, VA $55,891

Townsend, VA $55,624

Virginia Beach, VA $55,969

Dulles, VA $63,601

Aldie, VA $61,594

Amissville, VA $58,597

Arcola, VA $62,211

Manassas, VA $62,313

Marshall, VA $59,456

Middleburg, VA $60,549

Catlett, VA $60,834

Centreville, VA $62,564

Clifton, VA $63,092

Orlean, VA $58,921

Paeonian Springs, VA $60,831

Paris, VA $58,921

Philomont, VA $60,370

Purcellville, VA $59,923

Bluemont, VA $59,121

Bristow, VA $61,830

Broad Run, VA $60,730

Calverton, VA $60,592

Casanova, VA $60,693

Rectortown, VA $59,383

Mechanicsville, VA $57,023

Midlothian, VA $56,936

Millers Tavern, VA $57,016

Mineral, VA $56,811

Moon, VA $55,626

Moseley, VA $56,747

New Canton, VA $55,517

New Kent, VA $56,711

New Point, VA $55,486

Newtown, VA $57,191

Norge, VA $55,869

North, VA $55,675

Oilville, VA $56,760

Onemo, VA $55,556

Ordinary, VA $55,435

Port Haywood, VA $55,478

Powhatan, VA $56,572

Providence Forge, VA $56,613

Quinton, VA $56,903

Rockville, VA $56,824

Ruthville, VA $56,496

Saint Stephens Church, VA $57,009

Saluda, VA $56,066

Sandston, VA $57,036

Sandy Hook, VA $56,461

Schley, VA $55,567

Severn, VA $55,389

Shacklefords, VA $56,096

State Farm, VA $56,715

Stevensville, VA $56,580

Studley, VA $57,019

Susan, VA $55,500

Toano, VA $56,044

Topping, VA $55,994

Trevilians, VA $56,428

Richmond, VA $57,153

Urbanna, VA $56,261

Wake, VA $55,910

Walkerton, VA $56,660

Ware Neck, VA $55,589

Water View, VA $56,249

West Point, VA $56,442

White Marsh, VA $55,497

Wicomico, VA $55,399

Williamsburg, VA $55,494

Woods Cross Roads, VA $55,696

Montpelier, VA $56,739

Oakton, VA $63,779

Occoquan, VA $63,310

Quantico, VA $61,205

Springfield, VA $64,347

Triangle, VA $61,648

Vienna, VA $64,346

Woodbridge, VA $62,852

Arlington, VA $64,670

Fort Myer, VA $64,672

Mattaponi, VA $56,232

Dhs, VA $64,671

Fort Valley, VA $55,910

Star Tannery, VA $55,364

Stephens City, VA $57,481

Stephenson, VA $57,519

Toms Brook, VA $55,879

White Post, VA $57,975

Woodstock, VA $55,418

Culpeper, VA $57,248

Aroda, VA $55,846

Banco, VA $56,035

Bealeton, VA $59,268

Boston, VA $57,096

Brandy Station, VA $58,251

Brightwood, VA $56,320

Castleton, VA $57,724

Elkwood, VA $58,175

Etlan, VA $56,190

Goldvein, VA $59,530

Graves Mill, VA $55,769

Haywood, VA $56,305

Hood, VA $55,418

Jeffersonton, VA $58,901

Leon, VA $56,557

Lignum, VA $57,839

Madison, VA $55,765

Midland, VA $59,859

Mitchells, VA $56,791

Oakpark, VA $56,118

Pratts, VA $55,758

Radiant, VA $55,965

Rapidan, VA $56,470

Remington, VA $58,797

Reva, VA $56,620

Richardsville, VA $58,322

Rixeyville, VA $58,171

Rochelle, VA $55,741

Somerville, VA $59,973

Sperryville, VA $56,565

Stevensburg, VA $57,955

Sumerduck, VA $58,813

Syria, VA $55,554

Viewtown, VA $58,209

Washington, VA $57,557

Wolftown, VA $55,422

Woodville, VA $57,123

Harrisonburg, VA $55,648

Basye, VA $55,204

Bergton, VA $55,033

Bridgewater, VA $55,544

Broadway, VA $55,373

Criders, VA $55,132

Dayton, VA $55,354

Edinburg, VA $55,298

Elkton, VA $55,465

Alexandria, VA $64,663

Fredericksburg, VA $58,590

Bowling Green, VA $57,453

Burr Hill, VA $57,460

Callao, VA $57,130

Caret, VA $57,811

Center Cross, VA $56,827

Champlain, VA $57,679

Coles Point, VA $57,895

Colonial Beach, VA $58,220

Corbin, VA $57,860

Dahlgren, VA $60,129

Dogue, VA $58,181

Dunnsville, VA $57,031

Edwardsville, VA $56,639

Farnham, VA $56,807

Garrisonville, VA $60,623

Hague, VA $57,476

Hartwood, VA $58,759

Haynesville, VA $57,428

Heathsville, VA $56,586

Hustle, VA $57,713

Irvington, VA $56,133

Jersey, VA $58,261

Kilmarnock, VA $56,180

King George, VA $59,170

Kinsale, VA $57,365

Ladysmith, VA $57,121

Lancaster, VA $56,318

Laneview, VA $56,455

Lively, VA $56,370

Locust Grove, VA $57,477

Loretto, VA $57,724

Lottsburg, VA $57,023

Merry Point, VA $56,230

Milford, VA $57,242

Mollusk, VA $56,250

Montross, VA $57,852

Morattico, VA $56,542

Mount Holly, VA $57,659

Ninde, VA $59,302

Nuttsville, VA $56,486

Oldhams, VA $57,319

Ophelia, VA $56,596

Partlow, VA $57,617

Port Royal, VA $57,709

Rappahannock Academy, VA $57,720

Reedville, VA $56,553

Rhoadesville, VA $56,935

Rollins Fork, VA $58,218

Fulks Run, VA $55,235

Hinton, VA $55,184

Keezletown, VA $55,453

Lacey Spring, VA $55,480

Linville, VA $55,452

Luray, VA $55,630

Mc Gaheysville, VA $55,517

Mount Crawford, VA $55,519

Mount Jackson, VA $55,337

Mount Solon, VA $55,345

New Market, VA $55,465

Orkney Springs, VA $55,218

Penn Laird, VA $55,541

Quicksburg, VA $55,392

Pleasant Valley, VA $55,512

Shenandoah, VA $55,484

Singers Glen, VA $55,448

Stanley, VA $55,489

Timberville, VA $55,475

Charlottesville, VA $55,574

Afton, VA $54,958

Arrington, VA $53,865

Barboursville, VA $55,790

Batesville, VA $55,442

Covesville, VA $54,963

Crozet, VA $55,468

Dyke, VA $55,440

Ruby, VA $60,333

Computer Forensic Investigator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computer Forensic Investigator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Computer Forensic Investigator positions in Software & Networking or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computer Forensic Investigator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computer Forensic Investigator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$70,968	$34.0	20%
Financial Services	$69,786	$34.0	18%
Construction	$68,011	$33.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$66,237	$32.0	12%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$65,054	$31.0	10%

Computer Forensic Investigator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Forensic Investigator'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.

$54,483

Average $59,140/year

$64,467

$4,540

Average $4,928/month

$5,372

$1,048

Average $1,137/week

$1,240

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,467	$5,372	$1,240	$31
Average	$59,140	$4,928	$1,137	$28
25th Percentile	$54,483	$4,540	$1,048	$26

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