SOC 15-1212 · May 2025
Cybersecurity Analyst Salary
Cybersecurity Analysts in the US earn a median of $129,180 a year ($63.71 an hour on average), according to the BLS May 2025 wage survey. Average Cybersecurity Analyst pay climbed from $104,210 in 2019 to $132,510 in 2025, a +27.2% change in 6 years.
Median annual
$129,180
Half of all Cybersecurity Analysts in the United States earn more than this figure, half earn less. From the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025 release.
Wage trend
+27.2% since 2019 · +3.7% YoY
Hourly
$63.71
Job growth 2025-35
+21%
US workers
190,650
BLS series
Annual median wage for Information Security Analysts in All Industries in the United States
Salary range
From entry to top decile
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Cybersecurity Analysts is $75,090 – $199,850.
Percentile distribution
USD · annual
10th
$75,090
25th
$97,810
Median
$129,180
75th
$163,500
90th
$199,850
Percentile bands
Where your pay would sit
Percentile bands
Annual wages at each point of the BLS distribution for Cybersecurity Analysts. Where you sit depends on experience, employer, location and credentials.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 10% earn less. Common for new entrants | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | A quarter earn less | $97,810 |
| Median | Half earn more, half earn less | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | A quarter earn more | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | 10% earn more. Often senior or specialist staff | $199,850 |
Geography
Cybersecurity Analyst pay by state
Cybersecurity Analysts earn the most in Washington ($154,940, +20% against the national median) and the least in Montana ($81,950). BLS publishes a May 2025 estimate for this occupation in 48 of 51 states and D.C.
National median
$129,180
Highest-paying states for cybersecurity analysts
| State | Annual median | vs national | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $154,940 | +20% | 6,030 |
| Maryland | $139,640 | +8% | 8,650 |
| California | $138,570 | +7% | 15,570 |
| Delaware | $137,030 | +6% | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $136,550 | +6% | 6,100 |
| Colorado | $135,220 | +5% | 5,700 |
| D.C. | $135,090 | +5% | 1,510 |
| Virginia | $134,900 | +4% | 19,120 |
| New Jersey | $134,820 | +4% | 4,860 |
| New York | $134,660 | +4% | 10,060 |
All 48 states, highest to lowest
| State | Annual median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $154,940 | 6,030 |
| Maryland | $139,640 | 8,650 |
| California | $138,570 | 15,570 |
| Delaware | $137,030 | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $136,550 | 6,100 |
| Colorado | $135,220 | 5,700 |
| D.C. | $135,090 | 1,510 |
| Virginia | $134,900 | 19,120 |
| New Jersey | $134,820 | 4,860 |
| New York | $134,660 | 10,060 |
| North Carolina | $131,540 | 8,670 |
| Minnesota | $130,710 | 2,680 |
| Connecticut | $130,570 | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $130,070 | 2,470 |
| Texas | $129,890 | 16,130 |
| Georgia | $128,970 | 6,290 |
| Hawaii | $126,250 | 580 |
| Arizona | $125,260 | 3,420 |
| Florida | $124,860 | 14,220 |
| Illinois | $124,180 | 5,260 |
| New Hampshire | $124,000 | 590 |
| Alabama | $122,730 | 4,010 |
| Iowa | $119,710 | 1,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,770 | 4,660 |
| South Dakota | $116,640 | 770 |
| Tennessee | $115,430 | 3,330 |
| Alaska | $114,990 | 300 |
| Ohio | $110,480 | 6,010 |
| Vermont | $109,750 | 220 |
| Rhode Island | $109,420 | 710 |
| North Dakota | $107,540 | 310 |
| Michigan | $106,230 | 3,280 |
| Nevada | $106,200 | 1,330 |
| South Carolina | $105,800 | 1,720 |
| Kentucky | $103,630 | 1,680 |
| Arkansas | $103,490 | 1,460 |
| Missouri | $103,440 | 3,260 |
| Maine | $101,730 | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $101,550 | 2,130 |
| Indiana | $101,420 | 2,260 |
| Kansas | $100,620 | 1,830 |
| Utah | $99,690 | 1,910 |
| Wyoming | $98,710 | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $94,000 | 1,640 |
| Louisiana | $92,990 | 720 |
| Nebraska | $92,550 | 1,210 |
| Mississippi | $87,690 | 480 |
| Montana | $81,950 | 380 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state estimates, May 2025, all industries.
What affects this salary
Pay drivers for Cybersecurity Analysts
Information security analysts (BLS SOC 15-1212) plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. The role spans security operations center (SOC) analysts, penetration testers, GRC specialists, and security engineers. Certifications (CISSP, OSCP, CISM) and clearance status (TS/SCI for government / defense work) drive significant pay variation. Total compensation at large tech employers and FAANG security teams substantially exceeds OEWS base wages.
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread is $75,090 – $199,850. That gap reflects experience, certification, employer type, geographic cost of living, and shift differentials where applicable.
Geography matters. The best-paying states for this role are Washington, Maryland and California. Pay in Washington runs 1.9 times the level in Montana, before any adjustment for cost of living.
Getting in. BLS lists the typical entry-level education as bachelor's degree, and projects about 14,100 openings a year over 2025-35. Employment is projected to grow 21% over the same period, against 3.5% for all occupations.
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Source & methodology
Wage and employment figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025 release. Standard Occupational Classification: 15-1212. Figures represent the national median, mean, and percentile distribution across all employers and industries. Hourly equivalents assume a 2,080-hour work year. Job growth, annual openings and typical education are from the BLS Employment Projections program, 2025-35; see the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry. Read our methodology for details on how the data is sourced, transformed, and refreshed.