Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $138,570 | $127,051 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $66.62 | $61.08 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $125,176.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $185,783 | $116,250 | $248,000 | 244 |
| Oakland | $167,804 | $105,000 | $224,000 | 196 |
| Los Angeles | $153,421 | $96,000 | $204,800 | 173 |
| Long Beach | $143,832 | $90,000 | $192,000 | 153 |
| San Diego | $141,435 | $88,500 | $188,800 | 161 |
| Sacramento | $129,449 | $81,000 | $172,800 | 130 |
| Fresno | $113,867 | $71,250 | $152,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Cybersecurity Analyst in California is $138,570, or about $66.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Cybersecurity Analysts is $127,051. California is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level cybersecurity analysts in California typically earn from $116,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 15,570 cybersecurity analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $138,570, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.