Security & Investigations · Mid
Due Diligence Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$55,000
25th percentile
P50
$100,000
Median
P75
$90,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 5.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
300-700
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
10% year-over-year
RETENTION
3 yr avg tenure
25% annual turnover
Due Diligence Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Bread-and-butter revenue generator for corporate intelligence firms. Growing demand from family offices conducting pre-investment due diligence and UHNW household staff vetting. UHNW-grade investigations go far beyond standard screening ($30-$300): full investigations run $5K-$25K+ per candidate covering multi-year residence history, international records, financial history, civil litigation, enhanced reference checks, social media deep-dives, and behavioral assessments. CFE holders earn 32% premium (ACFE 2024, 4,449 respondents). Key employers: Kroll ($108K avg from 280 Glassdoor salaries), FTI Consulting ($133K senior), Control Risks ($108K from 13 salaries), Nardello, K2 Integrity. Career ladder at consultancies: Analyst to Senior Associate to Manager to Director to MD/Partner.
Also Known As
KYC Analyst, Reputational Due Diligence Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Corporate Intelligence Analyst, Compliance Research Analyst
What Does a Due Diligence Analyst Do?
The Due Diligence Analyst operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 2 to 6 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 300-700 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Due Diligence Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Due Diligence Analyst is $100,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $55,000 to $90,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.1% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Due Diligence Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into Due Diligence Analyst roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 25%.
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