What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent salaries shared by Security Analyst
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Security Analyst
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1-3 years
$93K - $107K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jul 25, 2026
$93K - $107K/yr
Security Analyst
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1-3 years
$71K - $84K/yr
Ohio, IL
submitted on Jul 24, 2026
$71K - $84K/yr
Security Analyst
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4-6 years
$57K - $65K/yr
Plano, TX
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$57K - $65K/yr
Security Analyst
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1-3 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on Jul 21, 2026
$65K - $75K/yr
Security Analyst
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15+ years
$116K - $135K/yr
Top-of-the-World, AZ
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$116K - $135K/yr
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Security Analyst
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4-6 years
$60K - $70K/yr
Fairfield, NJ
submitted on Jul 12, 2026
$60K - $70K/yr
Security Analyst
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4-6 years
$78K - $90K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Jul 7, 2026
$78K - $90K/yr
Security Analyst
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1-3 years
$69K - $81K/yr
Lansing, MI
submitted on Jul 7, 2026
$69K - $81K/yr
Security Analyst
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4-6 years
$177K - $206K/yr
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$177K - $206K/yr
Security Analyst
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4-6 years
$124K - $145K/yr
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Jul 3, 2026
$124K - $145K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Security Analyst in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $144,599, Financial Services with a median total pay of $123,739, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $120,380, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $116,959, and Insurance with a median total pay of $111,922.
Media & Communication
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Security Analyst is Blizzard Entertainment.
Frequently asked questions about Security Analyst salaries
The average salary for Security Analyst is $124,225 per year or $60 per hour, with top earners making up to $211,551 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $94,485 (25th percentile) to $165,034 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3392 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Analyst employees.
The highest salary for Security Analyst is $165,034 per year, $13,753 per month or $79 per hour.
The lowest salary for Security Analyst is $94,485 per year, $7,874 per month or $45 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Security Analyst ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $127,897 per year (estimate) and goes up to $201,615 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.