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Information Security Analyst Salary in Maryland (2026)
$67.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $100,170/year ($8,347/month) for a single filer
Maryland is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Information Security Analysts (2nd of 50), with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 8,650 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $139,640 a year — though pay ranges from $79,130 for newcomers to $216,570 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $106,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $139,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $183,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $216,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,650 Information Security Analyst jobs in Maryland (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $139,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $100,170 — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
| Gross (median) | $139,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,248 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,682 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$6,540 |
| Take-home (annual) | $100,170 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,347 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Maryland?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Maryland is $139,640 per year ($67.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $106,790 and $183,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $139,640, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $100,170 per year ($8,347 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 8,650 Information Security Analyst jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.