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Information Security Analyst Salary in Washington (2026)
$74.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $117,167/year ($9,764/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Information Security Analysts, with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 6,030 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $154,940 a year — though pay ranges from $96,730 for newcomers to $211,720 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $154,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $178,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $211,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,030 Information Security Analyst jobs in Washington (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $154,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $117,167 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $154,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,920 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,853 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $117,167 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,764 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Washington?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Washington is $154,940 per year ($74.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,590 and $178,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Washington?
- On the median salary of $154,940, a single filer in Washington takes home about $117,167 per year ($9,764 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,030 Information Security Analyst jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.