Information Security Analyst salary in the United States
National median pay
$129,180/year
about $62.11 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $97,810 – $163,500
National pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $75,090 | $36.10 |
| 25th | $97,810 | $47.02 |
| Median (50th) | $129,180 | $62.11 |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.61 |
| 90th (top earners) | $199,850 | $96.08 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Pay by city
Highest median pay: San Jose ($176,120). Lowest of the cities we track: Pittsburgh ($103,630).
| Metro area | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $176,120 | $126,060 – $216,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,310 | $115,000 – $201,690 |
| Seattle, WA | $161,780 | $129,760 – $186,530 |
| Washington, DC | $148,950 | $122,590 – $173,850 |
| New York, NY | $140,470 | $107,810 – $175,710 |
| Baltimore, MD | $138,170 | $104,500 – $190,320 |
| Denver, CO | $136,670 | $107,650 – $170,920 |
| Boston, MA | $136,550 | $108,530 – $176,450 |
| Austin, TX | $134,100 | $102,860 – $162,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $133,610 | $103,440 – $162,270 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,570 | $101,170 – $169,490 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $132,560 | $99,290 – $163,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $132,120 | $102,320 – $167,480 |
| Atlanta, GA | $131,490 | $102,070 – $164,680 |
| Charlotte, NC | $131,440 | $103,120 – $165,740 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,710 | $103,290 – $158,270 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $130,360 | $98,040 – $160,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,630 | $94,830 – $166,780 |
| Orlando, FL | $129,440 | $99,460 – $161,050 |
| Houston, TX | $126,370 | $98,990 – $155,670 |
| Chicago, IL | $125,310 | $99,760 – $158,210 |
| Miami, FL | $125,310 | $91,270 – $149,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $122,560 | $99,490 – $149,220 |
| Tampa, FL | $118,970 | $87,120 – $151,040 |
| Detroit, MI | $108,990 | $85,500 – $136,560 |
| St. Louis, MO | $106,420 | $82,990 – $132,510 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $103,670 | $86,330 – $142,940 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $103,630 | $81,280 – $130,050 |
Pay depends a lot on location, so compare an on-site job with its local figures. For fully remote jobs, national pay is usually the fairest comparison.
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Is your offer fair?
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- Below market under $97,810 ($47.02/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $97,810 to $163,500 ($47.02 to $78.61/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $163,500 ($78.61/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certifications like Security+, CISSP or CySA+ can raise offers, and some employers pay for the exam.
- Security operations roles often include on-call or shift work. Ask how often, and whether it's paid extra.
- A security clearance can add a lot to pay for government and contractor jobs.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. Occupation: Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.