How much does a cyber security analyst make?

The average cyber security analyst salary in the United States is $88,422. Cyber security analyst salaries typically range between $66,000 and $117,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for cyber security analysts is $42.51 per hour. Cyber security analyst salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Cyber security analysts earn the highest average salary in Oregon.

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Q: What state pays Cyber Security Analysts the most?

Oregon pays Cyber Security Analysts the most in the United States, with an average salary of $101,353 per year, or $48.73 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a cyber security analyst?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a cyber security analyst if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $99,706 per year.

Q: How much do cyber security analysts make?

Cyber security analysts make $100,000 per year, on average. That equates to about $50 per hour. The salary for cyber security analysts can vary depending on a variety of factors, including experience level, education, and industry. But the typical range is between $85,000 per year and $110,000 per year.

Q: What is the starting salary for a cyber security analyst?

The starting salary for cyber security analysts is around $65,000 per year. Meanwhile, the median salary for a cyber security analyst is closer to $100,000 a year. In many industries, your level of experience can have a big impact on how much you earn. This is especially true in cybersecurity, where hands-on experience is just as valuable, if not more important, to companies than education. Entry-level cyber security analysts make $65,000, while highly experienced individuals make over $115,000.

Average cyber security analyst salary

$88,422

$42.51 hourly rate

Entry-level cyber security analyst salary

$66,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Cyber Security Analyst Salaries

The role of a Cyber Security Analyst is increasingly vital as businesses prioritize data security. The average salary for this position is $88,422 per year, translating to approximately $43 per hour. However, salaries can differ significantly based on various factors.

Location is a crucial determinant. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries than others. Additionally, analysts with more experience typically command higher wages, with senior roles reaching upwards of $120,000 annually.

Industries also influence salary ranges. Analysts in finance or technology sectors tend to earn more compared to those in education or non-profits. Understanding these dynamics can aid professionals in negotiating salaries or pursuing roles that align with their financial goals.

Salary Estimates by State

California: $100,000
New York: $95,000
Texas: $85,000
Florida: $80,000

By analyzing these factors, aspiring and current Cyber Security Analysts can better navigate their career paths and maximize their earning potential.

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Cyber security analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a cyber security analyst typically falls between $81,107 and $105,332.

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$88,422yearly

glassdoor[1]

$105,332yearly

indeed[2]

$87,876yearly

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$102,673yearly

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$96,500yearly

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$81,107yearly

Average cyber security analyst salary by state

The highest-paying states for cyber security analysts are Oregon, California, and Nevada. The lowest average cyber security analyst salary states are Maine, Vermont, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for cyber security analysts

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Nevada	$94,512	$45.44
2	Oregon	$101,353	$48.73
3	Washington	$94,427	$45.40
4	Arizona	$89,188	$42.88
5	Connecticut	$92,865	$44.65
6	Delaware	$88,435	$42.52
7	Texas	$87,932	$42.27
8	Georgia	$88,021	$42.32
9	New York	$93,193	$44.80
10	Pennsylvania	$86,000	$41.35
11	District of Columbia	$96,039	$46.17
12	Virginia	$86,759	$41.71
13	North Carolina	$85,927	$41.31
14	Ohio	$84,430	$40.59
15	California	$99,706	$47.94
16	Maryland	$87,442	$42.04
17	Mississippi	$79,865	$38.40
18	New Jersey	$86,711	$41.69
19	Wisconsin	$81,950	$39.40
20	Alaska	$82,597	$39.71
21	Illinois	$82,415	$39.62
22	Rhode Island	$81,431	$39.15
23	Michigan	$83,348	$40.07
24	Nebraska	$80,158	$38.54
25	Massachusetts	$87,914	$42.27
26	Tennessee	$80,299	$38.61
27	Wyoming	$78,882	$37.92
28	West Virginia	$78,710	$37.84
29	Iowa	$79,753	$38.34
30	Arkansas	$78,180	$37.59
31	Hawaii	$83,215	$40.01
32	Colorado	$79,924	$38.42
33	New Mexico	$79,506	$38.22
34	Idaho	$80,879	$38.88
35	Alabama	$74,988	$36.05
36	Florida	$82,422	$39.63
37	New Hampshire	$78,906	$37.94
38	North Dakota	$76,878	$36.96
39	South Dakota	$77,968	$37.48
40	Missouri	$76,246	$36.66
41	Oklahoma	$76,317	$36.69
42	Kentucky	$75,728	$36.41
43	Louisiana	$76,445	$36.75
44	Kansas	$76,534	$36.80
45	Vermont	$74,444	$35.79
46	Indiana	$73,776	$35.47
47	South Carolina	$75,379	$36.24
48	Montana	$73,914	$35.54
49	Minnesota	$73,537	$35.35
50	Maine	$74,804	$35.96
51	Utah	$71,948	$34.59

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Highest paying cities for cyber security analysts

The highest-paying cities for cyber security analysts are Los Angeles, CA, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas, NV.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Los Angeles, CA	$98,067	$47.15
2	Washington, DC	$96,078	$46.19
3	Las Vegas, NV	$94,145	$45.26
4	New York, NY	$93,607	$45.00
5	Glendale, AZ	$89,291	$42.93
6	San Antonio, TX	$88,657	$42.62
7	Alpharetta, GA	$88,209	$42.41
8	Boston, MA	$87,736	$42.18
9	Annapolis, MD	$87,621	$42.13
10	Hampton, VA	$87,089	$41.87
11	Jersey City, NJ	$86,580	$41.63
12	Philadelphia, PA	$86,400	$41.54
13	Raleigh, NC	$86,362	$41.52
14	Springfield, OH	$84,542	$40.65
15	Urban Honolulu, HI	$83,353	$40.07
16	Tampa, FL	$83,003	$39.91
17	Springfield, IL	$82,591	$39.71
18	Colorado Springs, CO	$80,196	$38.56
19	Des Moines, IA	$79,693	$38.31
20	Little Rock, AR	$78,275	$37.63

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Cyber security analyst salary details

A cyber security analyst's salary ranges from $66,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $117,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average cyber security analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a cyber security analyst's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$117,000	$9,750	$56
75th Percentile	$102,000	$8,500	$49
Average	$88,422	$7,369	$43
25th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$37
10th Percentile	$66,000	$5,500	$32

Highest paying cyber security analyst jobs

The highest paying types of cyber security analysts are information security officer, information security manager, and information technology security manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Information Assurance Engineer	$89,291	$7,441	$42.93	104,421
Information Systems Security Officer	$90,730	$7,561	$43.62	202,299
Information Technology Security Manager	$124,792	$10,399	$60.00	120,463
Information Security Officer	$135,040	$11,253	$64.92	145,907
Information Security Engineer	$97,288	$8,107	$46.77	120,257
Analyst	$73,007	$6,084	$35.10	253,138

Top companies hiring cyber security analysts now:

Which companies pay cyber security analysts the most?

Cyber security analyst salaries at Neighborly and Amazon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cyber security analyst salary at companies like MongoDB and Costco Wholesale are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Neighborly	$127,303	$61.20
2	Amazon	$126,975	$61.05
3	MongoDB	$121,795	$58.56
4	Costco Wholesale	$118,370	$56.91
5	Walgreens	$114,763	$55.17
6	Parsons	$111,955	$53.82
7	NBCUniversal	$111,745	$53.72
8	Citi	$110,813	$53.28
9	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$109,522	$52.65
10	Abt Associates	$108,534	$52.18
11	CME Group	$106,964	$51.42
12	BNY Mellon	$106,418	$51.16
13	Argonne National Laboratory	$105,607	$50.77
14	Morgan Stanley	$105,045	$50.50
15	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$105,041	$50.50
16	Proofpoint	$104,509	$50.24
17	AT&T	$104,411	$50.20
18	Northwell Health	$104,129	$50.06
19	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$103,722	$49.87
20	Red Gate Group	$103,713	$49.86

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Cyber Security Analyst salary by industry

The average cyber security analyst salary varies across industries:

The average cyber security analyst salary in the automotive industry is $91,783, the highest of any industry.
The average cyber security analyst salary in the finance industry is $86,852.
Cyber security analysts in the government industry earn an average salary of $80,098, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for cyber security analysts

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Automotive	$91,783	$44.13
2	Health Care	$86,852	$41.76
3	Technology	$84,260	$40.51
4	Finance	$80,303	$38.61
5	Government	$80,098	$38.51

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Cyber security analyst salary trends

The average cyber security analyst salary has risen by $16,342 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cyber security analyst earned $72,080 annually, but today, they earn $88,422 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for cyber security analysts over the last decade.

Compare cyber security analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average cyber security analyst salary over time

Compare cyber security analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Cyber security analyst salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$88,400	$42.51	+3.3%
2024	$85,500	$41.11	+2.3%
2023	$83,600	$40.18	+2.9%
2022	$81,200	$39.02	+3.0%
2021	$78,700	$37.83	+2.7%

Recently added cyber security analyst salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sutterhealth	Cyber Security Analyst III, Automation	Sacramento, CA	06/30/2025	$123,029
Western Governors University	Cyber Security Analyst, Investigation and Response	Raleigh, NC	06/30/2025	$105,600
Perspecta	Cyber Threat Analyst-OT Sensor	Gordon, GA	06/29/2025	$112,000
Perspecta	Cyber Threat Analyst	Linthicum, MD	06/29/2025	$86,000
Perspecta	Cyber Security SME	Washington, DC	06/29/2025	$104,000
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.	Cyber Threat Analyst	Linthicum, MD	06/28/2025	$61,900
Independent Health	Cyber Security Risk Analyst	Buffalo, NY	06/28/2025	$75,000
GD Information Technology	Cyber Security Analyst	Beltsville, MD	06/28/2025	$90,495
CDW	Cyber Security Analyst-Cleared	Alabama	06/27/2025	$120,000
First Quality Enterprises	Cyber Security Analyst	Great Neck, NY	06/27/2025	$110,000

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