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DFIR Consultant salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for DFIR Consultant roles at 3 companies, updated Nov 4, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

DFIR Consultant: postings by posted pay7 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $140K to $270K. Median $180K; middle half $158K–$187K.Median $180K$140K$270K

Postings per pay band: $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 1; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 2; $180K–$190K: 2; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 0; $230K–$240K: 0; $240K–$250K: 0; $250K–$260K: 0; $260K–$270K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$187K median, $180K–$187K typical, 5 postingsPrincipal: middle half $180K–$187K, median $187K

Companies hiring

  1. Palo Alto Networks$180K median, $180K–$187K typical, 6 postingsPalo Alto Networks: middle half $180K–$187K, median $180K
  2. MOXFIVE1 posting, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Palo Alto Networks · $180K median, 6 postings

By location

  1. United States$180K median, $158K–$187K typical, 7 postingsUnited States: middle half $158K–$187K, median $180K
  2. California$180K median, $180K–$187K typical, 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $180K–$187K, median $180K
  3. Burbank, CA$180K median, $180K–$187K typical, 5 postingsBurbank, CA: middle half $180K–$187K, median $180K
  4. Remote$180K median, $158K–$187K typical, 8 postingsRemote: middle half $158K–$187K, median $180K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $180K median, $158K–$187K typical, from 7 postings. On-site: too few postings list pay to show a figure.

Newest DFIR Consultant postings

  1. Senior Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - RemotePalo Alto Networks · Remote · $133K–$183K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  2. Senior DFIR ConsultantIronGate Cybersecurity · Remote · $130K–$150K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Principal DFIR ConsultantMOXFIVE · Remote · $230K–$300K/yr · Posted Sep 11, 2026Apply
  4. Principal Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42)Palo Alto Networks · Remote · CA$136K–CA$187K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  5. Principal Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote Weekend ShiftPalo Alto Networks · Remote · $151K–$208K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a DFIR Consultant make?

The median posted base pay for DFIR Consultant jobs is $180K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical DFIR Consultant pay range?

The middle half of postings list $158K–$187K. The top 10% list $265K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $140K or less.

Which companies pay the most for DFIR Consultant jobs?

By median posted pay: Palo Alto Networks ($180K).

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