Information Security Analysts Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for information security analysts in the U.S. is $129,180 ($62.11 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $129,180
- Mean annual wage
- $132,510
- Median hourly wage
- $62.11
- Employment
- 190,650
190,650 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,090 | $36.10 |
| 25th percentile | $97,810 | $47.03 |
| Median (50th) | $129,180 | $62.11 |
| 75th percentile | $163,500 | $78.61 |
| 90th percentile | $199,850 | $96.08 |
Highest-paying states for information security analysts
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $154,940 | 6,030 |
| Maryland | $139,640 | 8,650 |
| California | $138,570 | 15,570 |
| Delaware | $137,030 | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $136,550 | 6,100 |
| Colorado | $135,220 | 5,700 |
| District of Columbia | $135,090 | 1,510 |
| Virginia | $134,900 | 19,120 |
| New Jersey | $134,820 | 4,860 |
| New York | $134,660 | 10,060 |
Lowest-paying states
- Montana: $81,950 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $87,690 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $92,550 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $92,990 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $94,000 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42.6% |
| Master's degree | 25.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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