Information Security Analyst Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median information security analyst in the Raleigh area earns $143,640 a year ($69.06 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($129,180) and 9% above the North Carolina median ($131,540). Half of the 2,510 information security analysts there earn between $103,320 and $153,310.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,870 | $77,150 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $103,320 | $100,620 | $97,810 |
| Median | $143,640 | $131,540 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $153,310 | $154,770 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $168,050 | $173,670 | $199,850 |
| Average | $132,540 | $130,990 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 2,510 | 8,670 | 190,650 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 5th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $131,440
- San Jose, CA: $176,120
- San Francisco, CA: $162,310
- Seattle, WA: $161,780
- Washington, DC: $148,950
- 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.