Information Security Analyst Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median information security analyst in the Seattle area earns $161,780 a year ($77.78 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($129,180) and 4% above the Washington median ($154,940). Half of the 4,700 information security analysts there earn between $129,760 and $186,530.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,980 | $96,730 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $129,760 | $123,590 | $97,810 |
| Median | $161,780 | $154,940 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $186,530 | $178,890 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $213,750 | $211,720 | $199,850 |
| Average | $162,580 | $156,080 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 4,700 | 6,030 | 190,650 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- Washington, DC: $148,950
- Raleigh, NC: $143,640
- New York, NY: $140,470
- Baltimore, MD: $138,170
- Denver, CO: $136,670
- Boston, MA: $136,550
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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.