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Information Security Analyst Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$64.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,952/year ($8,079/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 9th of 50 states for Information Security Analyst pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 4,860 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $134,820 a year — though pay ranges from $86,860 for newcomers to $204,220 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $86,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $204,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,860 Information Security Analyst jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $134,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,952 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $134,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,091 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,314 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,464 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,952 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,079 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in New Jersey?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in New Jersey is $134,820 per year ($64.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,110 and $171,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $134,820, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $96,952 per year ($8,079 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,860 Information Security Analyst jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.