The salary trajectory of a Computer Security Researcher ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $194,056 per year (estimate) and goes up to $244,230 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Security Researcher at Open Technology Fund is $143,041 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,258 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $110,870 (25th percentile) and $186,550 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Open Technology Fund Computer Security Researcher professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Computer Security Researcher professionals typically earn between $53 and $90 per hour.
Computer Security Researcher professionals typically earn between $9,239 and $15,546 monthly.