Information Security Analyst Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median information security analyst in the Atlanta area earns $131,490 a year ($63.22 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($129,180) and 2% above the Georgia median ($128,970). Half of the 4,550 information security analysts there earn between $102,070 and $164,680.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,200 | $77,060 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $102,070 | $98,330 | $97,810 |
| Median | $131,490 | $128,970 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $164,680 | $162,510 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $186,180 | $178,650 | $199,850 |
| Average | $133,890 | $131,590 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 4,550 | 6,290 | 190,650 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 15th for information security analyst pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($176,120).
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Check my payInformation security analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $176,120
- San Francisco, CA: $162,310
- Seattle, WA: $161,780
- Washington, DC: $148,950
- Raleigh, NC: $143,640
- New York, NY: $140,470
- Baltimore, MD: $138,170
- Denver, CO: $136,670
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.