Information Security Analyst Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median information security analyst in the Richmond area earns $126,230 a year ($60.69 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($129,180) and 6% below the Virginia median ($134,900). Half of the 1,690 information security analysts there earn between $96,830 and $160,900.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,560 | $81,410 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $96,830 | $103,980 | $97,810 |
| Median | $126,230 | $134,900 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $160,900 | $169,970 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $173,680 | $205,750 | $199,850 |
| Average | $126,940 | $141,360 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 1,690 | 19,120 | 190,650 |
Richmond, VA ranks 23rd 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $126,030
- 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
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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.