GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Recovers and analyzes digital evidence — disks, phones, cloud accounts. Cybersecurity-adjacent.
$69,660
Lower reported wage
$124,910
Median
$186,420
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $69,660-$186,420, median $124,910.
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Relevant evidence foundation; add substantial computing and digital-analysis practice. [1]
Preserve and examine digital evidence and explain findings in reports or testimony. [1]
Forensic labs, investigative agencies, consulting firms, and corporate teams. [1]
Case deadlines and urgent investigations may require irregular hours. [1]
Sensitive material, evidence integrity, and precise documentation require discipline. [1]
Experience can lead to senior examiner, lab supervision, or specialized analysis. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.