Information Security Analysts Salary (2025)
Based on 190,650 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $75,090 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $97,810 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $129,180 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $163,500 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $199,850 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$75K
25th
$98K
Median
$129K
75th
$164K
90th
$200K
Highest Paying States for Information Security Analysts
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $156,080 |
| Massachusetts | $151,000 |
| Maryland | $149,940 |
| California | $149,090 |
| New York | $144,720 |
| District of Columbia | $143,330 |
| Colorado | $142,660 |
| New Mexico | $142,450 |
| Virginia | $141,360 |
| New Jersey | $140,040 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Information Security Analysts salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $156,080 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $140,040 — a difference of $16,040. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Information Security Analysts
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 190,650 workers were employed as Information Security Analystss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Computer and Mathematical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $132,510 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 15-1212