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Information Security Analyst Salary by State (2026)
How much does an Information Security Analyst make? The median Information Security Analyst salary in the US is about $127,051 per year (roughly $61.00 an hour), across 190,200 jobs (Information Security Analysts). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $81,950 in Montana to $154,940 in Washington. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Information Security Analyst salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| Washington | $154,940 | 6,030 |
| Maryland | $139,640 | 8,650 |
| California | $138,570 | 15,570 |
| Delaware | $137,030 | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $136,550 | 6,100 |
| Colorado | $135,220 | 5,700 |
| District of Columbia | $135,090 | 1,510 |
| Virginia | $134,900 | 19,120 |
| New Jersey | $134,820 | 4,860 |
| New York | $134,660 | 10,060 |
| North Carolina | $131,540 | 8,670 |
| Minnesota | $130,710 | 2,680 |
| Connecticut | $130,570 | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $130,070 | 2,470 |
| Texas | $129,890 | 16,130 |
| Georgia | $128,970 | 6,290 |
| Hawaii | $126,250 | 580 |
| Arizona | $125,260 | 3,420 |
| Florida | $124,860 | 14,220 |
| Illinois | $124,180 | 5,260 |
| New Hampshire | $124,000 | 590 |
| Alabama | $122,730 | 4,010 |
| Iowa | $119,710 | 1,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,770 | 4,660 |
| South Dakota | $116,640 | 770 |
| Tennessee | $115,430 | 3,330 |
| Alaska | $114,990 | 300 |
| Ohio | $110,480 | 6,010 |
| Vermont | $109,750 | 220 |
| Rhode Island | $109,420 | 710 |
| North Dakota | $107,540 | 310 |
| Michigan | $106,230 | 3,280 |
| Nevada | $106,200 | 1,330 |
| South Carolina | $105,800 | 1,720 |
| Kentucky | $103,630 | 1,680 |
| Arkansas | $103,490 | 1,460 |
| Missouri | $103,440 | 3,260 |
| Maine | $101,730 | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $101,550 | 2,130 |
| Indiana | $101,420 | 2,260 |
| Kansas | $100,620 | 1,830 |
| Utah | $99,690 | 1,910 |
| Wyoming | $98,710 | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $94,000 | 1,640 |
| Louisiana | $92,990 | 720 |
| Nebraska | $92,550 | 1,210 |
| Mississippi | $87,690 | 480 |
| Montana | $81,950 | 380 |
| Idaho | — | 840 |
| Oregon | — | 2,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an Information Security Analyst make?
- An Information Security Analyst makes a median of about $127,051 per year in the US (roughly $61.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $81,950 in Montana to $154,940 in Washington depending on the state.
- What is the average Information Security Analyst salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Information Security Analyst salary in the US is about $127,051 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 190,200 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Information Security Analysts the most?
- Washington has the highest median Information Security Analyst salary at $154,940 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Information Security Analysts the least?
- Montana has the lowest median at $81,950 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Information Security Analysts, code 15-1212). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.