Model Vulnerability Analyst Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$160,000
national median salary
$120,000 to $210,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$225,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$167,000
Baltimore, MD
Lowest Paying
$124,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Model Vulnerability Analyst salary in the United States is $160,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $120,000 at the 25th percentile to $210,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $225,000, while Baltimore offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation scales with the breadth of vulnerability classes analyzed and depth of model architecture knowledge.
Model Vulnerability Analyst salary by city
What you should know
Compensation scales with the breadth of vulnerability classes analyzed and depth of model architecture knowledge. Analysts who can identify weaknesses in transformer, diffusion, and reinforcement learning models earn premiums. Experience with automated vulnerability scanning for ML models and ability to communicate risk to non-technical stakeholders drives top salary offers.
Junior vulnerability analysts begin at $100,000 to $120,000 running standard model evaluations. Mid-level analysts conducting deep architecture analysis earn $140,000 to $160,000. Senior analysts leading vulnerability research programs reach $185,000 to $210,000, with principal researchers exceeding $240,000.
Bonuses of 12 to 20% are standard, with some organizations offering discovery bonuses for novel vulnerability classes. Equity at AI security companies adds meaningful value, typically 15 to 25% of base salary in vesting grants.