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Information Security Analyst Salary in Georgia (2026)
$62.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,346/year ($7,779/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 16th of 50 states for Information Security Analyst pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 6,290 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $128,970 a year — though pay ranges from $77,060 for newcomers to $178,650 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,290 Information Security Analyst jobs in Georgia (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $128,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,346 — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
| Gross (median) | $128,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,687 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,866 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$6,071 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,346 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,779 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Georgia?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Georgia is $128,970 per year ($62.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,330 and $162,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $128,970, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $93,346 per year ($7,779 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 6,290 Information Security Analyst jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.