Information Security Analysts Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 15-1212 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$124,904
$60.05/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Source: BLS OEWS · Published Apr 2, 2025
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The national median salary for Information Security Analysts is $124,904 per year ($60.05/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $92,165 and $159,598 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $186,430 per year. There are approximately 179,430 information security analysts employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+28.5%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
16K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
183K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
33% from new growth67% from people leaving the role
Mixed: openings come from both new growth and people exiting the role.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
NAICS 541500
42K
$126,690
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
20K
$127,840
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
NAICS 5220A1
13K
$127,810
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541600
10K
$120,050
Scientific Research and Development Services
NAICS 541700
7K
$139,270
Wage range across top 5 industries: $120,050 to $139,270 (16% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$33.49
$69,659
P25
$44.31
$92,165
P50MEDIAN
$60.05
$124,904
P75
$76.73
$159,598
P90
$89.63
$186,430
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · tech sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
2.8%
Quits Rate
1.1%
Information sector openings held flat at 81K in March, but layoffs jumped to 66K (+13K, rate 2.4%) -- the highest layoff rate among major sectors. Quit rates dropped to 1.1%. Tech employers retain maximum leverage; cuts continue in pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average information security analysts salary?
The national median salary for Information Security Analysts is $124,904 per year ($60.05/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $92,165 and $159,598 annually.
How much do top-earning information security analysts make?
The 90th percentile salary for Information Security Analysts is $186,430 per year ($89.63/hr). The 75th percentile is $159,598 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for information security analysts?
Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn approximately $69,659 per year ($33.49/hr). The 25th percentile is $92,165 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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