RF (Radio Frequency) Security Researcher
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$118,000/yr
Typical range
$92,000 – $148,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a RF (Radio Frequency) Security Researcher does
Audits wireless protocols—from Bluetooth and Zigbee to proprietary industrial radios—using software-defined radios to intercept, replay, and inject signals that expose hidden attack surfaces.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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