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Cryptologic linguist salary
Average cryptologic linguist salary
$43,225
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Average cryptologic linguist salary by state
Highest paying states for cryptologic linguists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $65,078 | $31.29 |
| 2 | Virginia | $53,070 | $25.51 |
| 3 | Utah | $45,708 | $21.98 |
| 4 | Oregon | $47,900 | $23.03 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $44,385 | $21.34 |
| 6 | Colorado | $47,569 | $22.87 |
| 7 | Washington | $47,392 | $22.78 |
| 8 | California | $51,887 | $24.95 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $42,882 | $20.62 |
| 10 | Alaska | $52,538 | $25.26 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $45,891 | $22.06 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $42,983 | $20.66 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $42,934 | $20.64 |
| 14 | Maryland | $43,553 | $20.94 |
| 15 | Florida | $41,330 | $19.87 |
| 16 | New York | $44,666 | $21.47 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $43,231 | $20.78 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $42,994 | $20.67 |
| 19 | Texas | $39,940 | $19.20 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $38,928 | $18.72 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $43,209 | $20.77 |
| 22 | Nevada | $41,336 | $19.87 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $37,825 | $18.19 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $40,718 | $19.58 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $38,889 | $18.70 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $40,042 | $19.25 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $37,994 | $18.27 |
| 28 | Missouri | $38,561 | $18.54 |
| 29 | Montana | $38,006 | $18.27 |
| 30 | Iowa | $36,947 | $17.76 |
| 31 | Michigan | $37,858 | $18.20 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $36,467 | $17.53 |
| 33 | Georgia | $36,502 | $17.55 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $35,729 | $17.18 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $37,907 | $18.22 |
| 36 | Vermont | $39,533 | $19.01 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $38,949 | $18.73 |
| 38 | Arizona | $37,654 | $18.10 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $31,745 | $15.26 |
| 40 | Kansas | $36,290 | $17.45 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $34,016 | $16.35 |
| 42 | Idaho | $29,538 | $14.20 |
| 43 | Maine | $34,996 | $16.82 |
| 44 | Illinois | $34,964 | $16.81 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $35,053 | $16.85 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $34,396 | $16.54 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $29,486 | $14.18 |
| 48 | Indiana | $33,158 | $15.94 |
| 49 | Ohio | $30,181 | $14.51 |
| 50 | Alabama | $30,317 | $14.58 |
| 51 | Delaware | $26,364 | $12.68 |
Cryptologic linguist salary details
A cryptologic linguist's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a cryptologic linguist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| Average | $43,225 | $3,602 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying cryptologic linguist jobs
The highest paying types of cryptologic linguists are all source intelligence analyst, technical translator, and interpretive program coordinator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Interpreter | $39,807 | $3,317 | $19.14 | 5,541 |
| Freelance Translator | $44,736 | $3,728 | $21.51 | 1,162 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | $42,675 | $3,556 | $20.52 | 38,934 |
| Technical Translator | $55,019 | $4,585 | $26.45 | 68,352 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | $43,741 | $3,645 | $21.03 | 4,205 |
| All Source Intelligence Analyst | $78,043 | $6,504 | $37.52 | 12,359 |
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Cryptologic linguist salary trends
The average cryptologic linguist salary has risen by $6,748 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cryptologic linguist earned $36,477 annually, but today, they earn $43,225 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for cryptologic linguists over the last decade.
Compare cryptologic linguist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average cryptologic linguist salary over time
Compare cryptologic linguist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Cryptologic linguist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,200 | $20.78 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $42,800 | $20.58 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $41,200 | $19.83 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $39,000 | $18.74 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $38,100 | $18.32 | +4.2% |
Recently added cryptologic linguist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leidos | Chinese-Mandarin Cryptologic Linguist/Instructor | San Angelo, TX | 01/26/2025 | $63,700 |
| Piper Companies | Cryptologic Linguist Course Trainer | San Angelo, TX | 12/09/2024 | $80,000 |
| Leidos | Chinese-Mandarin Cryptologic Linguist/Instructor | San Angelo, TX | 11/25/2024 | $61,750 |
| ZP Group | Cryptologic Linguist Course Trainer | San Angelo, TX | 11/21/2024 | $80,000 |
| Leidos | Chinese-Mandarin Cryptologic Linguist | San Angelo, TX | 10/17/2024 | $61,750 |
| Leidos | Chinese-Mandarin Cryptologic Linguist | San Angelo, TX | 09/11/2024 | $61,750 |
| Leidos | Chinese-Mandarin Cryptologic Linguist | San Angelo, TX | 09/06/2024 | $61,750 |
| ZP Group | Cryptologic Linguist Course Trainer | San Angelo, TX | 07/25/2024 | $80,000 |
| ZP Group | Cryptologic Linguist Course Trainer (Russian) | San Angelo, TX | 08/10/2023 | $70,000 |
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