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Information Security Analysts Salary
Information Security Analysts earn a median $129,180 a year in the U.S., with 190,650 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $129,180 a year
- Employment
- 190,650
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +21.0%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 14,100
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $129,180 · $62.11 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $132,510 · $63.71 an hour (estimate error ±0.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $75,090 · $36.10 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $97,810 · $47.03 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $163,500 · $78.61 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $199,850 · $96.08 an hour
- Employment
- 190,650 (estimate error ±2.0%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Excludes “Computer Network Architects” (15-1241).
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 192,900
- Projected for 2035
- 233,400
- Change
- +40,600 (+21.0%)
- Openings each year
- 14,100
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 0.2%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $154,940 | 6,030 |
| 2 | Maryland | $139,640 | 8,650 |
| 3 | California | $138,570 | 15,570 |
| 4 | Delaware | $137,030 | 720 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $136,550 | 6,100 |
| 6 | Colorado | $135,220 | 5,700 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $135,090 | 1,510 |
| 8 | Virginia | $134,900 | 19,120 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $134,820 | 4,860 |
| 10 | New York | $134,660 | 10,060 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 19,120 | $134,900 |
| Texas | 16,130 | $129,890 |
| California | 15,570 | $138,570 |
| Florida | 14,220 | $124,860 |
| New York | 10,060 | $134,660 |
| North Carolina | 8,670 | $131,540 |
| Maryland | 8,650 | $139,640 |
| Georgia | 6,290 | $128,970 |
| Massachusetts | 6,100 | $136,550 |
| Washington | 6,030 | $154,940 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $176,120 | 2,280 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $162,310 | 3,730 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $161,780 | 4,700 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $154,990 | 520 |
| 5 | Asheville, NC | $149,350 | 200 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $148,950 | 16,560 |
| 7 | Wilmington, NC | $145,170 | 230 |
| 8 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $143,640 | 2,510 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $140,470 | 11,330 |
| 10 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $138,170 | 4,600 |
| 11 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $136,670 | 3,580 |
| 12 | New Haven, CT | $136,590 | 130 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 16,560 | $148,950 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 11,330 | $140,470 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 7,080 | $133,610 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 5,220 | $136,550 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,820 | $129,630 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 4,700 | $161,780 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 4,600 | $138,170 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,550 | $131,490 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 3,730 | $162,310 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 3,580 | $136,670 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 3,480 | $125,310 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,300 | $125,310 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)2,852 certified filingsMedian offered wage $134,152
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)626 certified filingsMedian offered wage $143,629
Information Security Analysts pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do information security analysts make?
- The median wage for information security analysts in the U.S. is $129,180 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $97,810 and $163,500.
- Which state pays information security analysts the most?
- Washington has the highest median wage for this occupation at $154,940 a year.
- What is the job outlook for information security analysts?
- BLS projects employment to grow 21.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 14,100 openings each year on average.
- What education do information security analysts need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.