Information Security Analysts
SOC 15-1212 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Information Security Analysts is $120,360, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $124,740, and an estimated 175,350 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +16.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -1.3% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 28.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Information Security Analysts has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,360 | $120,360 | 175,350 |
| 2022 | $112,000 | $116,610 | 163,690 |
| 2021 | $102,600 | $115,372 | 157,220 |
| 2020 | $103,590 | $121,958 | 138,000 |
Nominal change
+16.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-1.3%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+28.5%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
182,800
Projected 2034
234,900
Annual Openings
16,000
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Information Security Analysts earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $120,360. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $142,940 | +18.8% | 4,940 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $137,970 | +14.6% | 60 |
| California | $135,250 | +12.4% | 16,510 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $135,180 | +12.3% | — |
| New Hampshire | $135,050 | +12.2% | 630 |
| Delaware | $134,560 | +11.8% | 830 |
| Maryland | $134,130 | +11.4% | 7,890 |
| Virginia | $133,520 | +10.9% | 18,460 |
| District of Columbia | $132,470 | +10.1% | 1,600 |
| New Jersey | $131,340 | +9.1% | 6,580 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$69,210
25th Pct
$90,050
Median
$120,360
75th Pct
$153,550
90th Pct
$182,370
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | TX | 28 | $128,648 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | CA | 19 | $180,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | WA | 15 | $160,000 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | NJ | 13 | $225,000 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | NC | 9 | $104,770 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | TX | 9 | $180,000 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | AR | 8 | $133,462 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | TX | 8 | $125,000 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | TX | 8 | $168,932 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | NJ | 8 | $147,224 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | CA | 8 | $149,344 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | NC | 7 | $224,270 |
| Microsoft Corporation | WA | 7 | $187,688 |
| Google LLC | CA | 7 | $190,300 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | GA | 6 | $225,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | TX | 6 | $168,000 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | WA | 6 | $144,832 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | TX | 6 | $97,136 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | FL | 6 | $133,037 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | CA | 6 | $226,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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