Cybersecurity Analyst Salary (2026): How Much Do Information Security Analysts Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated September 10, 2026

National Median$127,051
Per Hour$61.08
Total Jobs$187,110
Highest Paying StateWashington

Cybersecurity Analyst Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Washington$154,940▲ 22%6,030
2Maryland$139,640▲ 10%8,650
3California$138,570▲ 9%15,570
4Delaware$137,030▲ 8%720
5Massachusetts$136,550▲ 7%6,100
6Colorado$135,220▲ 6%5,700
7District of Columbia$135,090▲ 6%1,510
8Virginia$134,900▲ 6%19,120
9New Jersey$134,820▲ 6%4,860
10New York$134,660▲ 6%10,060
11North Carolina$131,540▲ 4%8,670
12Minnesota$130,710▲ 3%2,680
13Connecticut$130,570▲ 3%1,170
14New Mexico$130,070▲ 2%2,470
15Texas$129,890▲ 2%16,130
16Georgia$128,970▲ 2%6,290
17Hawaii$126,250▼ 1%580
18Arizona$125,260▼ 1%3,420
19Florida$124,860▼ 2%14,220
20Illinois$124,180▼ 2%5,260
21New Hampshire$124,000▼ 2%590
22Alabama$122,730▼ 3%4,010
23Iowa$119,710▼ 6%1,160
24Pennsylvania$117,770▼ 7%4,660
25South Dakota$116,640▼ 8%770
26Tennessee$115,430▼ 9%3,330
27Alaska$114,990▼ 9%300
28Ohio$110,480▼ 13%6,010
29Vermont$109,750▼ 14%220
30Rhode Island$109,420▼ 14%710
31North Dakota$107,540▼ 15%310
32Michigan$106,230▼ 16%3,280
33Nevada$106,200▼ 16%1,330
34South Carolina$105,800▼ 17%1,720
35Kentucky$103,630▼ 18%1,680
36Arkansas$103,490▼ 19%1,460
37Missouri$103,440▼ 19%3,260
38Maine$101,730▼ 20%400
39Wisconsin$101,550▼ 20%2,130
40Indiana$101,420▼ 20%2,260
41Kansas$100,620▼ 21%1,830
42Utah$99,690▼ 22%1,910
43Wyoming$98,710▼ 22%140
44Oklahoma$94,000▼ 26%1,640
45Louisiana$92,990▼ 27%720
46Nebraska$92,550▼ 27%1,210
47Mississippi$87,690▼ 31%480
48Montana$81,950▼ 35%380

FAQ

How much does a Cybersecurity Analyst make?

The national median annual salary for information security analysts is $127,051, about $61.08 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays information security analysts the most?

Washington tops the list at $154,940 per year.

What state pays information security analysts the least?

Montana has the lowest median at $81,950.

How much does a Cybersecurity Analyst make per hour?

At the national median, information security analysts earn about $61.08 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most information security analysts employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of information security analysts include Virginia.