BLS SOC 15-1212 · Technology
Cybersecurity Analyst Salary
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.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$104,533
annual
25th Percentile
$80,490
annual
75th Percentile
$133,802
annual
90th Percentile
$167,253
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $80,490Median: $104,533P75: $133,802P90: $167,253
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Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity Analyst
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $144,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $139,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $138,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $127,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $125,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $123,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $119,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $115,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $115,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $111,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $101,099 |
| 2 | Raleigh, NC | $100,000 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $100,000 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,000 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $98,889 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $98,131 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $98,131 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $97,087 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $96,429 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $95,370 |
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Cybersecurity Analyst Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $110,880 | $144,000 | $184,320 | $230,400 | 41,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $107,030 | $139,000 | $177,920 | $222,400 | 46,400 |
| New York, NY | $106,260 | $138,000 | $176,640 | $220,800 | 54,400 |
| Boston, MA | $97,790 | $127,000 | $162,560 | $203,200 | 33,600 |
| Washington, DC | $96,250 | $125,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 | 36,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,710 | $123,000 | $157,440 | $196,800 | 38,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $91,630 | $119,000 | $152,320 | $190,400 | 19,200 |
| Austin, TX | $88,550 | $115,000 | $147,200 | $184,000 | 30,400 |
| Portland, OR | $88,550 | $115,000 | $147,200 | $184,000 | 16,000 |
| Denver, CO | $85,470 | $111,000 | $142,080 | $177,600 | 22,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,160 | $108,000 | $138,240 | $172,800 | 28,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 28,000 |
| Houston, TX | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 22,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 24,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 17,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 17,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | $160,000 | 20,000 |
| Miami, FL | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 17,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 14,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $74,690 | $97,000 | $124,160 | $155,200 | 14,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 16,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 11,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 12,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 11,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $68,530 | $89,000 | $113,920 | $142,400 | 12,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,530 | $89,000 | $113,920 | $142,400 | 12,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,140 | $82,000 | $104,960 | $131,200 | 8,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,600 | $80,000 | $102,400 | $128,000 | 7,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 6,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,440 | $72,000 | $92,160 | $115,200 | 4,800 |
Top Skills for Cybersecurity Analyst
SIEMPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseRisk Assessment