Cybersecurity Analyst Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Information Security Analysts" (15-1212); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
Cybersecurity analysts protect organizations from digital threats by monitoring networks, investigating incidents, and implementing security controls. They are essential defenders against an expanding threat landscape.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity Analyst
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $162,310 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $161,780 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $148,950 |
| 4 | Raleigh, NC | $143,640 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $140,470 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $136,670 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $136,550 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $134,100 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $133,610 |
| 10 | San Diego, CA | $132,120 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh, NC | 98.2 | $146,337 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $145,573 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $140,391 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $136,797 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | 98.1 | $136,745 |
| 6 | Charlotte, NC | 97.3 | $135,021 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | 100.1 | $131,414 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | 103.1 | $129,605 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | 105.8 | $129,200 |
| 10 | Richmond, VA | 97.9 | $128,993 |
Cybersecurity Analyst Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $115,000 | $162,310 | $201,690 | $246,070 | 3,730 |
| Seattle, WA | $129,760 | $161,780 | $186,530 | $213,750 | 4,700 |
| Washington, DC | $122,590 | $148,950 | $173,850 | $209,290 | 16,560 |
| Raleigh, NC | $103,320 | $143,640 | $153,310 | $168,050 | 2,510 |
| New York, NY | $107,810 | $140,470 | $175,710 | $216,280 | 11,330 |
| Denver, CO | $107,650 | $136,670 | $170,920 | $209,990 | 3,580 |
| Boston, MA | $108,530 | $136,550 | $176,450 | $225,300 | 5,220 |
| Austin, TX | $102,860 | $134,100 | $162,800 | $186,680 | 2,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $103,440 | $133,610 | $162,270 | $178,000 | 7,080 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,320 | $132,120 | $167,480 | $206,510 | 1,330 |
| Atlanta, GA | $102,070 | $131,490 | $164,680 | $186,180 | 4,550 |
| Charlotte, NC | $103,120 | $131,440 | $165,740 | $192,300 | 2,640 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,290 | $130,710 | $158,270 | $167,890 | 2,240 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,040 | $130,360 | $160,440 | $178,000 | 2,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,830 | $129,630 | $166,780 | $195,820 | 4,820 |
| Houston, TX | $98,990 | $126,370 | $155,670 | $178,560 | 2,110 |
| Richmond, VA | $96,830 | $126,230 | $160,900 | $173,680 | 1,690 |
| Chicago, IL | $99,760 | $125,310 | $158,210 | $174,450 | 3,480 |
| Miami, FL | $91,270 | $125,310 | $149,490 | $170,690 | 3,300 |
| Columbus, OH | $97,990 | $122,600 | $154,270 | $174,670 | 1,650 |
| Detroit, MI | $85,500 | $108,990 | $136,560 | $167,580 | 1,520 |
| Louisville, KY | $84,030 | $106,760 | $135,790 | $160,100 | 650 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,250 | $105,770 | $131,010 | $153,210 | 160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,280 | $103,630 | $130,050 | $158,140 | 1,130 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $78,180 | $102,830 | $131,510 | $170,320 | 1,190 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $72,800 | $98,060 | $128,850 | $163,030 | 980 |
| Memphis, TN | $74,770 | $97,370 | $132,760 | $164,320 | 490 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $74,790 | $82,490 | $127,210 | $153,210 | 950 |
5About the Cybersecurity Analyst Role
Cybersecurity analysts protect organizations from digital threats by monitoring networks, investigating incidents, and implementing security controls. They are essential defenders against an expanding threat landscape.
Compensation for Cybersecurity Analysts varies by metro — from $82,490 at the low end in Oklahoma City, OK to $162,310 in San Francisco, CA. The $79,820 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see cybersecurity analyst salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Cybersecurity Analyst salary in the US?
The national median Cybersecurity Analyst salary is $129,180 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $97,810 and the 90th percentile reaches $199,850.
Which city pays Cybersecurity Analysts the most?
Among the 28 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for Cybersecurity Analysts at $162,310 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Seattle, WA ($161,780) and Washington, DC ($148,950) are next.