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Forensic Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 24 open job postings for Forensic Engineer roles at 9 companies, updated Nov 14, 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

Forensic Engineer: postings by posted pay23 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $80K to $300K. Median $97.5K; middle half $97.5K–$208K.Median $97.5K$80K$300K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$100K: 12; $100K–$120K: 3; $120K–$140K: 0; $140K–$160K: 2; $160K–$180K: 0; $180K–$200K: 0; $200K–$220K: 3; $220K–$240K: 0; $240K–$260K: 1; $260K–$280K: 0; $280K–$300K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$113K median, $105K–$145K typical, 7 postingsMid level: middle half $105K–$145K, median $113K
  2. Senior$97.5K median, $97.5K–$208K typical, 15 postingsSenior: middle half $97.5K–$208K, median $97.5K

Companies hiring

  1. J.S. Held$97.5K median, $97.5K–$97.5K typical, 11 postingsJ.S. Held: middle half $97.5K–$97.5K, median $97.5K
  2. YA Group$208K median, $208K–$208K typical, 3 postingsYA Group: middle half $208K–$208K, median $208K
  3. The Vertex Companies$297K median, $247K–$297K typical, 3 postingsThe Vertex Companies: middle half $247K–$297K, median $297K
  4. The Falcon Group2 postings, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. The Vertex Companies · $297K median, 3 postings
  2. YA Group · $208K median, 3 postings
  3. J.S. Held · $97.5K median, 11 postings

By location

  1. United States$97.5K median, $97.5K–$208K typical, 22 postingsUnited States: middle half $97.5K–$208K, median $97.5K
  2. New York$97.5K median, $97.5K–$97.5K typical, 4 postingsNew York: middle half $97.5K–$97.5K, median $97.5K
  3. New York City, NY$97.5K median, $97.5K–$97.5K typical, 4 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $97.5K–$97.5K, median $97.5K
  4. New Jersey$145K median, $87.5K–$297K typical, 3 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $87.5K–$297K, median $145K
  5. Remote$208K median, $208K–$208K typical, 5 postingsRemote: middle half $208K–$208K, median $208K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $208K median, $208K–$208K typical, from 5 postings. On-site: $97.5K median, $97.5K–$105K typical, from 8 postings.

Newest Forensic Engineer postings

  1. Forensic Engineer | Tyler, TX | $80,000–$130,000/yearPurple Cow Recruiting · Tyler, TX · $80K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Forensic Engineer - MechanicalThe Vertex Companies · Remote · $146K–$348K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Senior Forensic Engineer - MechanicalThe Vertex Companies · Richmond, VA · $174K–$419K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  4. Junior Forensic Engineer (Field Support & Administrative) | Entry LevelBlack Knight Engineering · Orlando, FL · $30.00–$35.00/hr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Senior Forensic EngineerJ.S. Held · Boston, MA · $90K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Forensic Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Forensic Engineer jobs is $97.5K a year, from 24 job postings with pay at 9 companies.

What is the typical Forensic Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $97.5K–$208K. The top 10% list $247K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $97.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Forensic Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: The Vertex Companies ($297K), YA Group ($208K), J.S. Held ($97.5K).

How does Forensic Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $113K, Senior $97.5K.

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