How much does an information security analyst make?

The average information security analyst salary in the United States is $98,144. Information security analyst salaries typically range between $71,000 and $135,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for information security analysts is $47.18 per hour. Information security analyst salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Information security analysts earn the highest average salary in California.

Information security analyst salary

Q: What state pays Information Security Analysts the most?

California pays Information Security Analysts the most in the United States, with an average salary of $113,083 per year, or $54.37 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as an information security analyst if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Delaware you should be paid close to $108,115 per year.

Q: How much does a cyber security analyst earn?

Cyber security analysts typically earn around $100,000 in a year. This is an average hourly wage of about $50. The salary for security analysts can vary depending on various factors, including experience level, education, and industry. But the typical range is between $85,000 per year and $110,000 per year.

Q: How much does a security analyst make?

A security analyst makes over $100,000 in a year. The median salary for security analysts is over $100,000 per year, which equates to over $50 per hour. The salary for security analysts can vary depending on various factors, including experience level, education, and industry. But the typical range is between $85,000 per year and $125,000 per year.

Q: What is the salary for a security analyst?

The median salary for security analysts is $100,000 per year. That equates to about $50 per hour. The salary for security analysts can vary depending on various 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 information security analyst salary

$98,144

$47.18 hourly rate

Entry-level information security analyst salary

$71,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Information Security Analyst Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Information Security Analyst stands at $98,144 annually, translating to approximately $47 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors like geographic location, experience, and the industry in which one is employed.

Salary by State

In states like California and New York, information security analysts often see higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. For example:

California: $105,000
New York: $102,000
Texas: $90,000

Understanding these geographical differences is essential for job seekers aiming to negotiate salaries effectively. Additionally, certain industries such as finance and technology typically offer higher compensation for information security analysts, reflecting the increasing need for cybersecurity measures.

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Information security analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for an information security analyst typically falls between $77,625 and $120,761.

zippia

$98,144yearly

glassdoor[1]

$120,761yearly

indeed[2]

$91,173yearly

Salary.com[3]

$90,815yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$96,652yearly

payscale[5]

$77,625yearly

Average information security analyst salary by state

The average information security analyst salary in California, Delaware, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average information security analyst salary states are Wyoming, Florida, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for information security analysts

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Delaware	$108,115	$51.98
2	North Dakota	$100,744	$48.43
3	Washington	$103,476	$49.75
4	Alaska	$97,140	$46.70
5	Nevada	$96,941	$46.61
6	New Jersey	$100,324	$48.23
7	Pennsylvania	$95,595	$45.96
8	Arizona	$94,840	$45.60
9	New York	$98,944	$47.57
10	North Carolina	$92,403	$44.42
11	Maine	$103,038	$49.54
12	California	$113,083	$54.37
13	Oregon	$96,709	$46.49
14	Rhode Island	$89,214	$42.89
15	Massachusetts	$101,625	$48.86
16	New Hampshire	$92,798	$44.61
17	Minnesota	$91,099	$43.80
18	Illinois	$90,456	$43.49
19	District of Columbia	$94,227	$45.30
20	Texas	$90,008	$43.27
21	Virginia	$93,464	$44.93
22	West Virginia	$89,381	$42.97
23	Montana	$87,394	$42.02
24	Ohio	$84,976	$40.85
25	Connecticut	$90,255	$43.39
26	Michigan	$87,094	$41.87
27	Vermont	$86,108	$41.40
28	Georgia	$85,995	$41.34
29	Maryland	$92,373	$44.41
30	Wisconsin	$83,436	$40.11
31	New Mexico	$83,359	$40.08
32	Mississippi	$79,750	$38.34
33	Utah	$83,966	$40.37
34	Idaho	$83,158	$39.98
35	Alabama	$79,688	$38.31
36	Tennessee	$79,794	$38.36
37	Missouri	$81,806	$39.33
38	Kentucky	$81,050	$38.97
39	Colorado	$84,025	$40.40
40	Iowa	$79,844	$38.39
41	Kansas	$80,343	$38.63
42	Wyoming	$76,250	$36.66
43	Indiana	$77,632	$37.32
44	Louisiana	$81,027	$38.96
45	Oklahoma	$77,172	$37.10
46	Nebraska	$73,769	$35.47
47	South Dakota	$74,497	$35.82
48	South Carolina	$77,853	$37.43
49	Arkansas	$74,058	$35.60
50	Florida	$75,963	$36.52
51	Hawaii	$75,413	$36.26

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Highest paying cities for information security analysts

The highest-paying cities for information security analysts are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$123,557	$59.40
2	Seattle, WA	$104,120	$50.06
3	Boston, MA	$101,471	$48.78
4	Hoboken, NJ	$100,385	$48.26
5	New York, NY	$99,224	$47.70
6	Philadelphia, PA	$96,001	$46.15
7	Hillsboro, OR	$95,856	$46.08
8	Phoenix, AZ	$95,025	$45.69
9	Washington, DC	$94,302	$45.34
10	McLean, VA	$93,782	$45.09
11	Baltimore, MD	$92,515	$44.48
12	Charlotte, NC	$91,399	$43.94
13	Minneapolis, MN	$91,139	$43.82
14	Chicago, IL	$90,704	$43.61
15	Stamford, CT	$90,489	$43.50
16	San Antonio, TX	$90,401	$43.46
17	Detroit, MI	$87,317	$41.98
18	Alpharetta, GA	$86,447	$41.56
19	Columbus, OH	$84,980	$40.86
20	Denver, CO	$83,993	$40.38

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Information security analyst salary details

An information security analyst's salary ranges from $71,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $135,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average information security analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an information security analyst's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$135,000	$11,250	$65
75th Percentile	$116,000	$9,667	$56
Average	$98,144	$8,179	$47
25th Percentile	$82,000	$6,833	$39
10th Percentile	$71,000	$5,917	$34

Highest paying information security analyst jobs

The highest paying types of information security analysts are information security officer, information security manager, and senior security engineer.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Analyst	$73,007	$6,084	$35.10	253,138
Security Engineer	$104,524	$8,710	$50.25	86,093
Securities Consultant	$92,092	$7,674	$44.27	27,296
Network Security Engineer	$88,322	$7,360	$42.46	91,892
SAP Security Consultant	$95,562	$7,963	$45.94	70,622
Security Administrator	$79,564	$6,630	$38.25	99,222

Top companies hiring information security analysts now:

Which companies pay information security analysts the most?

Information security analyst salaries at The Walt Disney Company and Meta are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average information security analyst salary at companies like Apple and McKinsey & Company Inc are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	The Walt Disney Company	$147,610	$70.97
2	Meta	$145,857	$70.12
3	Apple	$145,665	$70.03
4	McKinsey & Company Inc	$141,735	$68.14
5	PayPal	$141,357	$67.96
6	StubHub	$136,535	$65.64
7	Google	$136,469	$65.61
8	Bloomberg	$133,530	$64.20
9	eBay	$133,299	$64.09
10	NVIDIA	$133,297	$64.09
11	Amazon	$131,921	$63.42
12	Square	$131,432	$63.19
13	First Republic Bank	$131,145	$63.05
14	Conning	$130,478	$62.73
15	WLRK	$129,979	$62.49
16	Palo Alto Networks	$129,624	$62.32
17	SoFi	$129,396	$62.21
18	Western Digital	$128,780	$61.91
19	Coty	$127,495	$61.30
20	Avid	$127,473	$61.29

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Information Security Analyst salary by industry

The average information security analyst salary varies across industries:

The average information security analyst salary in the professional industry is $119,898, the highest of any industry.
The average information security analyst salary in the finance industry is $99,608.
Information security analysts in the government industry earn an average salary of $85,517, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for information security analysts

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Professional	$119,898	$57.64
2	Finance	$99,608	$47.89
3	Technology	$97,584	$46.92
4	Government	$85,517	$41.11

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Information security analyst salary trends

The average information security analyst salary has risen by $18,139 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average information security analyst earned $80,005 annually, but today, they earn $98,144 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for information security analysts over the last decade.

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

Average information security analyst salary over time

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

Information security analyst salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$98,100	$47.18	+3.3%
2024	$94,900	$45.63	+2.3%
2023	$92,800	$44.60	+2.9%
2022	$90,100	$43.31	+3.0%
2021	$87,300	$41.99	+2.7%

Recently added information security analyst salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Trustage	Information Security Analyst IV	Madison, WI	06/30/2025	$97,800
Byline	Information Security Analyst (Hybrid, Greater Chicago Area)	Chicago, IL	06/29/2025	$61,000
Telligen	Information Security Analyst Lead	West Des Moines, IA	06/29/2025	$100,000
Sql Database Administrator In Fort Belvoir, Virginia	Information Security Analyst	Columbia, MD	06/29/2025	$77,000
Wells Fargo	Cybersecurity Policy and AI Governance Program Lead Information Security Analyst	Charlotte, NC	06/28/2025	$111,100
Wells Fargo	Cybersecurity Policy and AI Governance Program Lead Information Security Analyst	Chandler, AZ	06/28/2025	$111,100
Montage Health	Information Security Specialist	Monterey, CA	06/28/2025	$127,212
Ryan	Information Security Analyst I, Information Security	Dallas, TX	06/28/2025	$75,000
TD Bank	Information Security Specialist (Cloud Security Compliance As Code-Verification & Automation Engine	Jersey City, NJ	06/28/2025	$91,200
State of Virginia	Information Security Analyst (00168)	Richmond, VA	06/28/2025	$85,000

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