Information Security Analyst Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median information security analyst in the Buffalo area earns $116,290 a year ($55.91 an hour), 10% below the U.S. median ($129,180) and 14% below the New York State median ($134,660). Half of the 400 information security analysts there earn between $87,920 and $151,750.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,920 | $83,110 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $87,920 | $102,930 | $97,810 |
| Median | $116,290 | $134,660 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $151,750 | $173,920 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $166,850 | $216,220 | $199,850 |
| Average | $122,090 | $144,720 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 400 | 10,060 | 190,650 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 30th 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
- New York, NY: $140,470
- San Jose, CA: $176,120
- San Francisco, CA: $162,310
- Seattle, WA: $161,780
- Washington, DC: $148,950
- Raleigh, NC: $143,640
- 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.