The average salary for a information security analyst in the United States is $124,740, but the range typically falls between $90,050 and $153,550. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $59.97, with a range between $43.29 and $73.82.
There are approximately 175,350 people employed as a information security analyst in the United States. With Virginia, California, Texas employing the highest number of information security analysts.The state with the best pay for a information security analyst is Washington, with an average annual salary of $148,090, while Vermont has the lowest average annual salary of $90,600.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $69,210 | $33.28 |
| 25th Percentile | $90,050 | $43.29 |
| Median | $120,360 | $57.87 |
| 75th Percentile | $153,550 | $73.82 |
| 90th Percentile | $182,370 | $87.68 |
The salary of a information security analyst can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a information security analyst in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for information security analysts are Washington, California, New Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland while the worst states are Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,130 | $109,420 | $164,790 |
| Alaska | $83,240 | $105,670 | $137,060 |
| Arizona | $65,040 | $112,480 | $167,260 |
| Arkansas | $56,310 | $93,150 | $126,590 |
| California | $63,860 | $140,730 | $212,650 |
| Colorado | $80,150 | $128,340 | $181,890 |
| Connecticut | $84,320 | $132,430 | $171,710 |
| Delaware | $91,240 | $133,130 | $167,620 |
| District of Columbia | $81,880 | $134,810 | $181,430 |
| Florida | $67,410 | $113,020 | $165,990 |
| Georgia | $68,760 | $121,260 | $174,680 |
| Hawaii | $61,880 | $113,820 | $171,750 |
| Idaho | $55,850 | $110,950 | $160,920 |
| Illinois | $67,460 | $121,110 | $172,120 |
| Indiana | $62,910 | $102,690 | $160,840 |
| Iowa | $65,760 | $143,960 | >$239,200 |
| Kansas | $47,820 | $101,440 | $163,580 |
| Kentucky | $51,020 | $96,810 | $149,520 |
| Louisiana | $60,010 | $120,240 | $132,000 |
| Maine | $63,570 | $96,060 | $139,590 |
| Maryland | $78,600 | $138,180 | $204,530 |
| Massachusetts | $78,220 | $129,500 | $178,190 |
| Michigan | $61,910 | $108,980 | $163,480 |
| Minnesota | $77,440 | $123,260 | $168,120 |
| Mississippi | $54,200 | $95,580 | $131,440 |
| Missouri | $58,510 | $102,320 | $144,500 |
| Montana | $66,460 | $95,110 | $106,390 |
| Nebraska | $60,010 | $105,090 | $158,910 |
| Nevada | $64,770 | $106,350 | $158,750 |
| New Hampshire | $91,380 | $139,050 | $191,270 |
| New Jersey | $89,570 | $135,940 | $182,630 |
| New Mexico | $81,500 | $127,860 | $173,900 |
| New York | $79,020 | $140,770 | $211,880 |
| North Carolina | $72,940 | $128,720 | $182,090 |
| North Dakota | $62,400 | $97,910 | $126,600 |
| Ohio | $68,660 | $113,610 | $164,980 |
| Oklahoma | $53,840 | $101,740 | $144,860 |
| Oregon | $76,780 | $112,440 | $153,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,750 | $112,850 | $171,030 |
| Rhode Island | $78,310 | $116,600 | $162,450 |
| South Carolina | $66,040 | $119,030 | $196,530 |
| South Dakota | $72,580 | $102,240 | $133,990 |
| Tennessee | $63,880 | $110,140 | $172,040 |
| Texas | $72,870 | $119,480 | $167,540 |
| Utah | $61,670 | $108,540 | $161,960 |
| Vermont | $53,940 | $90,600 | $135,110 |
| Virginia | $80,090 | $134,550 | $196,520 |
| Washington | $84,330 | $148,090 | $209,270 |
| West Virginia | $55,120 | $96,360 | $134,530 |
| Wisconsin | $65,770 | $107,180 | $158,350 |
Even between cities, the salary of a information security analyst can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for information security analysts is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $170,960.The city with the lowest average salary for information security analysts is Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $69,270.
Areas with highest average salaries for information security analysts
Areas with lowest average salaries for information security analysts
The number of information security analysts in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of information security analysts has increased by 37,350. On average, the number of information security analysts has been increasing by 6.8% each year. The salary of information security analysts has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of information security analysts has increased by $17,160. On average, the salary of information security analysts has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
Information Security Analysts are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for information security analysts compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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