Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, 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.
Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Intelligence Analyst pay by experience level
Entry level$57,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$72,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$97,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$124,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$166,000
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
-0.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Intelligence Analyst salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
113,700 workers
$103,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
48,770 workers
$86,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
41,230 workers
$132,000
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
23,700 workers
$86,500
Postal Service (Federal Government)
400 workers
$126,000
Postal Service (Federal Government)
400 workers
$126,000
Educational Services
260 workers
$83,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
260 workers
$83,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
150 workers
$79,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
110 workers
$88,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Intelligence Analyst pays 46% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Intelligence Analyst make?
The average base salary for a Intelligence Analyst in the United States is $103,000 per year, or about $49.52 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $71,500 and $124,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?
The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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