Information Security Analyst Salary in Washington, DC
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The median information security analyst in the Washington area earns $148,950 a year ($71.61 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($129,180). Half of the 16,560 information security analysts there earn between $122,590 and $173,850.
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,550 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $122,590 | $97,810 |
| Median | $148,950 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $173,850 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $209,290 | $199,850 |
| Average | $150,230 | $132,510 |
| Jobs | 16,560 | 190,650 |
Washington, DC ranks 4th 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
- 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.