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Information Security Analyst Salary in Virginia (2026)
$64.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,474/year ($8,040/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 8th of 50 states for Information Security Analyst pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 19,120 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $134,900 a year — though pay ranges from $81,410 for newcomers to $205,750 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,120 Information Security Analyst jobs in Virginia (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $134,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,474 — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
| Gross (median) | $134,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,110 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,320 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$6,996 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,474 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,040 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Virginia?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Virginia is $134,900 per year ($64.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,980 and $169,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $134,900, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $96,474 per year ($8,040 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 19,120 Information Security Analyst jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.