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Security Researcher salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 78 open job postings for Security Researcher roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Security Researcher postings in United States

  1. Senior Staff Security ResearcherZscaler · Santa Clara, CA · $180K–$225K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Staff Security ResearcherZscaler · Remote · $180K–$225K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Security ResearcherMicrosoft · Redmond, WA · $120K–$235K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Security ResearcherChartHop · Redmond, WA · $120K–$235K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Security ResearcherMicrosoft · United States · $120K–$235K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Security Researcher pay in other places

  1. Washington$177K median, $152K–$178K typical, 29 postingsWashington: middle half $152K–$178K, median $177K
  2. Redmond, WA$177K median, $152K–$178K typical, 29 postingsRedmond, WA: middle half $152K–$178K, median $177K
  3. California$200K median, $183K–$214K typical, 20 postingsCalifornia: middle half $183K–$214K, median $200K
  4. United Kingdom£98.7K median, £80K–£128K typical, 13 postings
  5. Santa Clara, CA$203K median, $183K–$225K typical, 10 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $183K–$225K, median $203K
  6. CanadaCA$128K median, CA$128K–CA$128K typical, 8 postings
  7. Virginia$177K median, $166K–$182K typical, 7 postingsVirginia: middle half $166K–$182K, median $177K
  8. England, United Kingdom£80K median, £60K–£128K typical, 7 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Researcher make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Security Researcher jobs in United States is $178K a year, from 78 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Security Researcher pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $175K–$209K. The top 10% list $215K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $148K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Security Researcher jobs?

The median here is $178K, against $178K across all 101 postings for the role.

How many Security Researcher jobs in United States list pay?

78 open postings at 18 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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