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Information Security Analyst Salary in California (2026)
$66.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,168/year ($8,097/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Information Security Analysts (3rd of 50), with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 15,570 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $138,570 a year — though pay ranges from $66,070 for newcomers to $221,000 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $177,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $221,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,570 Information Security Analyst jobs in California (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $138,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,168 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $138,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,991 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,601 |
| California state income tax | −$8,810 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,168 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in California?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in California is $138,570 per year ($66.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,840 and $177,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in California?
- On the median salary of $138,570, a single filer in California takes home about $97,168 per year ($8,097 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 15,570 Information Security Analyst jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.