Information Security Analysts salary
Technology · OCC code 15-1212 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Information Security Analysts in the US earn a median of $124,910 per year (mean $127,730) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +152.3% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, more than 2.5x the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $92,160 and $159,600; the top 10% earn $186,420 or more. The median hourly wage is $60.05. About 179,430 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is Washington ($142,920). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Information Security Analysts pay range (national percentiles)
What information security analysts earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $69,660 |
| 25th percentile | $92,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $124,910 |
| Mean (average) | $127,730 |
| 75th percentile | $159,600 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $186,420 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Information Security Analysts salary by state
Median and mean wage for information security analysts in each of the 50 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $124,910.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $142,920 | $144,140 | 6,830 |
| 2 | California | $140,660 | $152,640 | 15,800 |
| 3 | Maryland | $140,480 | $145,450 | 8,770 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $135,390 | $141,130 | 4,730 |
| 5 | Delaware | $134,050 | $130,860 | 630 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $133,780 | $131,220 | 1,760 |
| 7 | Virginia | $132,460 | $136,680 | 18,670 |
| 8 | New York | $131,100 | $139,540 | 8,860 |
| 9 | Colorado | $130,570 | $135,980 | 5,840 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $130,500 | $127,740 | 1,160 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $129,690 | $128,040 | 730 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $128,830 | $126,150 | 2,550 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $127,760 | $132,790 | 2,010 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $127,610 | $129,350 | 5,780 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $125,790 | $128,310 | 580 |
| 16 | Arizona | $125,320 | $123,780 | 4,170 |
| 17 | Texas | $124,970 | $126,800 | 14,730 |
| 18 | Georgia | $124,270 | $126,380 | 6,480 |
| 19 | Idaho | $121,970 | $145,880 | 870 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $121,290 | $122,570 | — |
| 21 | North Carolina | $121,070 | $122,310 | 6,850 |
| 22 | Oregon | $119,000 | $132,430 | 1,370 |
| 23 | Illinois | $114,300 | $119,540 | 4,560 |
| 24 | Iowa | $112,950 | $116,710 | 1,180 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $112,330 | $101,200 | 340 |
| 26 | Alabama | $111,110 | $112,800 | 3,290 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $110,230 | $114,870 | 4,420 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $109,410 | $117,010 | 880 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $107,820 | $103,770 | 270 |
| 30 | Ohio | $107,570 | $115,600 | 5,070 |
| 31 | Nevada | $106,530 | $111,340 | 1,570 |
| 32 | Florida | $105,990 | $117,500 | 13,770 |
| 33 | Michigan | $104,540 | $107,630 | 3,120 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $103,310 | $104,120 | 430 |
| 35 | Missouri | $102,440 | $107,250 | 2,560 |
| 36 | Alaska | $102,170 | $111,900 | 210 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $100,990 | $111,840 | 2,730 |
| 38 | Kansas | $99,420 | $100,850 | 1,380 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $99,210 | $106,260 | 1,760 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $98,210 | $102,820 | 1,790 |
| 41 | Utah | $97,180 | $101,430 | 1,720 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $95,470 | $103,310 | 1,120 |
| 43 | Maine | $93,710 | $99,420 | 270 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $93,560 | $96,080 | 1,010 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $88,200 | $101,280 | 580 |
| 46 | Montana | $87,100 | $99,560 | — |
| 47 | Vermont | $86,810 | $95,800 | 80 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $86,500 | $92,390 | 1,270 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $84,640 | $89,910 | 560 |
| 50 | Indiana | $78,290 | $91,740 | 2,540 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: Washington ($142,920). Lowest: Indiana ($78,290).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analysts (this job) | $124,910 | $127,730 | +152.3% |
| Veterinarians | $125,510 | $140,270 | +153.6% |
| Actuaries | $125,770 | $134,990 | +154.1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,210 | $132,000 | +161.0% |
| Computer Network Architects | $130,390 | $135,890 | +163.4% |
| Software Developers | $133,080 | $144,570 | +168.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do information security analysts make?
Information Security Analysts earn a national median of $124,910 per year (mean $127,730) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $92,160 (25th percentile) and $159,600 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $186,420 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $69,660. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for information security analysts?
The median hourly wage is $60.05 and the mean is $61.41 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays information security analysts the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for information security analysts at $142,920, versus a national median of $124,910. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many information security analysts are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 179,430 information security analysts are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #23 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 15-1212), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20