Career profile · SOC 15-1299.06

Digital Forensics Analysts

Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.

Median salary
$108,970
per year
Growth outlook
Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
8.1/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$54,360
25th %ile
$74,960
Median
$108,970
75th %ile
$130,090
Top 10%
$162,440

Top skills

Critical Thinking Active Learning Complex Problem Solving Programming Systems Analysis Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Active Listening Writing Operations Analysis

Knowledge you'll build

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
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