How much does an intelligence analyst make?

The average intelligence analyst salary in the United States is $77,752. Intelligence analyst salaries typically range between $57,000 and $106,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for intelligence analysts is $37.38 per hour. Intelligence analyst salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Intelligence analysts earn the highest average salary in Washington.

Intelligence analyst salary

Q: What state pays Intelligence Analysts the most?

Washington pays Intelligence Analysts the most in the United States, with an average salary of $98,421 per year, or $47.32 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an intelligence analyst?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an intelligence analyst if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $98,331 per year.

Q: How much does a CIA intelligence analyst make?

A CIA intelligence analyst makes about $51,260 a year (about $4,272 per month or $24.64 per hour). That's the average for the typical criminal intelligence analyst, but, as most jobs go, factors like location and experience can determine your exact pay.

Q: How much money does an intelligence analyst make per year?

The median salary for business intelligence analysts is typically around $87,000 per year. However, this can range from $40,000 up to almost $200,000 a year. The salary for business intelligence analysts can vary significantly due to factors such as education, experience, specific job duties, and organizational structure. For example, an entry-level business intelligence analyst whose role primarily involves assisting more senior employees will likely only make around $40,000 a year.

Q: Is intelligence analyst a good job?

Yes, intelligence analyst is a good job if you have strong analytical and critical skills, want to help prevent crime, and like the high salary possibilities. An intelligence analyst generally collects information from various sources (such as security databases, law surveillance networks, and communication records) to locate threats and prevent crime and terrorist activities.

Average intelligence analyst salary

$77,752

$37.38 hourly rate

Entry-level intelligence analyst salary

$57,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Intelligence Analyst Salary

The average salary for an Intelligence Analyst in the United States is approximately $77,752 per year. Compensation can vary significantly depending on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific employer. For instance, analysts in high-demand areas, like Washington D.C. or California, tend to earn more due to the cost of living and the concentration of government agencies and private firms.

Salary by Experience

Entry-level positions typically offer starting salaries around $60,000, while seasoned professionals with extensive expertise can command salaries exceeding $100,000. Continuous learning and specialization in areas such as cybersecurity or data analysis can enhance your earning potential.

Highest Paying States

States like Maryland, Virginia, and New York often provide the highest salaries, reflecting the presence of numerous federal agencies and large corporations seeking skilled analysts. Understanding the salary landscape can help you make informed career decisions and identify the best opportunities for advancement in this vital field.

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Intelligence analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably, Payscale and CareerExplorer, the average salary for an intelligence analyst typically falls between $52,594 and $117,000.

zippia

$77,752yearly

glassdoor[1]

$117,000yearly

indeed[2]

$52,594yearly

comparably[3]

$87,392yearly

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$109,230yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$85,750yearly

payscale[6]

$77,663yearly

CareerExplorer[7]

$83,640yearly

Average intelligence analyst salary by state

The highest-paying states for intelligence analysts are Washington, Montana, and California. The lowest average intelligence analyst salary states are Nebraska, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for intelligence analysts

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Montana	$95,768	$46.04
2	District of Columbia	$98,421	$47.32
3	Washington	$98,331	$47.27
4	South Dakota	$90,245	$43.39
5	Maryland	$90,389	$43.46
6	Oregon	$88,364	$42.48
7	Vermont	$80,706	$38.80
8	Nevada	$79,012	$37.99
9	California	$94,249	$45.31
10	West Virginia	$77,996	$37.50
11	Virginia	$77,879	$37.44
12	Louisiana	$86,055	$41.37
13	Alaska	$78,775	$37.87
14	Wisconsin	$80,979	$38.93
15	North Dakota	$74,047	$35.60
16	New Hampshire	$79,029	$37.99
17	Idaho	$75,409	$36.25
18	Wyoming	$73,983	$35.57
19	Maine	$78,088	$37.54
20	Ohio	$77,662	$37.34
21	New York	$78,033	$37.52
22	Minnesota	$80,655	$38.78
23	Connecticut	$83,727	$40.25
24	New Jersey	$79,928	$38.43
25	Arizona	$76,344	$36.70
26	Kansas	$76,134	$36.60
27	Massachusetts	$77,358	$37.19
28	Rhode Island	$73,066	$35.13
29	Delaware	$72,763	$34.98
30	Colorado	$73,938	$35.55
31	Pennsylvania	$73,894	$35.53
32	Texas	$71,236	$34.25
33	Utah	$72,043	$34.64
34	Hawaii	$64,986	$31.24
35	Arkansas	$69,929	$33.62
36	Illinois	$71,059	$34.16
37	Alabama	$65,758	$31.61
38	New Mexico	$67,434	$32.42
39	Missouri	$69,399	$33.36
40	Michigan	$71,086	$34.18
41	Nebraska	$59,486	$28.60
42	Georgia	$58,357	$28.06
43	Tennessee	$62,698	$30.14
44	Kentucky	$60,041	$28.87
45	Mississippi	$57,875	$27.82
46	North Carolina	$59,537	$28.62
47	South Carolina	$60,803	$29.23
48	Florida	$52,351	$25.17
49	Iowa	$60,406	$29.04
50	Oklahoma	$56,139	$26.99
51	Indiana	$46,482	$22.35

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Highest paying cities for intelligence analysts

The highest-paying cities for intelligence analysts are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$101,457	$48.78
2	Seattle, WA	$98,824	$47.51
3	Washington, DC	$98,455	$47.33
4	Baltimore, MD	$90,543	$43.53
5	Arlington, VA	$78,575	$37.78
6	New York, NY	$78,168	$37.58
7	Boston, MA	$77,394	$37.21
8	Columbus, OH	$77,370	$37.20
9	Phoenix, AZ	$76,515	$36.79
10	Philadelphia, PA	$74,211	$35.68
11	Westminster, CO	$74,054	$35.60
12	Austin, TX	$71,603	$34.42
13	Chicago, IL	$71,188	$34.23
14	Columbia, MO	$69,565	$33.44
15	Huntsville, AL	$66,232	$31.84
16	Urban Honolulu, HI	$65,047	$31.27
17	Columbia, SC	$60,878	$29.27
18	Omaha, NE	$59,399	$28.56
19	Charlotte, NC	$59,042	$28.39
20	Atlanta, GA	$58,500	$28.13

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Intelligence analyst salary details

An intelligence analyst's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $106,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average intelligence analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an intelligence analyst's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$106,000	$8,833	$51
75th Percentile	$91,000	$7,583	$44
Average	$77,752	$6,479	$37
25th Percentile	$66,000	$5,500	$32
10th Percentile	$57,000	$4,750	$27

Highest paying intelligence analyst jobs

The highest paying types of intelligence analysts are business intelligence analyst, senior intelligence analyst, and intelligence specialist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Deputy	$53,682	$4,473	$25.81	56,150
Correction Officer	$39,369	$3,281	$18.93	103,383
Officer	$52,506	$4,376	$25.24	114,267
Law Enforcement Officer	$39,219	$3,268	$18.86	105,817
Detective	$57,984	$4,832	$27.88	56,521
Criminal Investigator	$54,520	$4,543	$26.21	5,131

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Which companies pay intelligence analysts the most?

Intelligence analyst salaries at Meta and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average intelligence analyst salary at companies like Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Bloomberg are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$126,983	$61.05
2	Google	$121,885	$58.60
3	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	$111,706	$53.70
4	Bloomberg	$107,716	$51.79
5	Point72	$103,277	$49.65
6	Genentech	$98,607	$47.41
7	Thumbtack	$97,706	$46.97
8	DLA Piper	$97,117	$46.69
9	Salesforce	$97,109	$46.69
10	AbbVie	$96,595	$46.44
11	Qualtrics	$96,057	$46.18
12	Cedars-Sinai	$95,999	$46.15
13	Mandiant	$95,816	$46.07
14	Arrow Electronics	$95,091	$45.72
15	Texas Instruments	$94,603	$45.48
16	Cradlepoint	$93,491	$44.95
17	BMO Capital Markets	$93,113	$44.77
18	Ralph Lauren	$92,735	$44.58
19	Pitney Bowes	$92,237	$44.34
20	Chevron	$91,100	$43.80

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Intelligence analyst salary trends

The average intelligence analyst salary has risen by $13,567 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average intelligence analyst earned $64,185 annually, but today, they earn $77,752 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for intelligence analysts over the last decade.

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Average intelligence analyst salary over time

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Intelligence analyst salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$77,800	$37.38	+4.3%
2024	$74,400	$35.76	+1.5%
2023	$73,300	$35.22	+2.4%
2022	$71,500	$34.38	+2.3%
2021	$69,900	$33.59	+1.2%

Recently added intelligence analyst salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Perspecta	Acoustic Intelligence Analyst	Suitland, MD	06/29/2025	$86,000
Perspecta	Intelligence Analyst Advisor	Seaside, CA	06/29/2025	$104,000
Coreweave	Market Intelligence Analyst	Philadelphia, PA	06/29/2025	$91,000
ZP Group	Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (Ts/Sci)	Fort Meade, MD	06/29/2025	$135,000
Contact Government Services	Intelligence Analyst	Wyoming	06/29/2025	$70,000
Security Director In San Diego, California	Intelligence Analyst	Charlotte, NC	06/29/2025	$58,436
Booz Allen Hamilton	Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst	Washington, DC	06/28/2025	$86,800
Booz Allen Hamilton	Sigint Communication Intelligence Analyst	McLean, VA	06/28/2025	$77,600
Boston Scientific	Commercial Intelligence Analyst	Maple Grove, MN	06/28/2025	$58,200
Pinkerton	Intelligence Analyst	San Mateo, CA	06/28/2025	$105,352