Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
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.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningSpeakingWriting
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Information Security Analyst pay by experience level
Entry level$77,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$101,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$133,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$169,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$207,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+28.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
16,000
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Information Security Analyst salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
78,770 workers
$141,500
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
43,440 workers
$141,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
19,390 workers
$135,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
19,390 workers
$135,000
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
16,840 workers
$139,000
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
14,810 workers
$137,500
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
12,480 workers
$136,500
Administrative and Support Services
8,960 workers
$125,500
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
8,850 workers
$130,500
Scientific Research and Development Services
7,610 workers
$152,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Information Security Analyst pays 11% above the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Information Security Analyst make?
The average base salary for a Information Security Analyst in the United States is $137,000 per year, or about $65.87 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $101,000 and $169,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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