Information Security Analysts pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,330 or more. The middle half of information security analysts in Virginia Beach earn between $89,660 and $158,220.
- $75K10th
- $90K25th
- $126KMedian
- $158K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,240 | $10,270 | $59.25 |
| Median | $126,030 | $10,502 | $60.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,660 | $7,472 | $43.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $158,220 | $13,185 | $76.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Information Security Analysts pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Information security analysts in Virginia Beach earn 13% less than the Virginia average ($141,360) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($132,510). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $129,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $123,240 | $126,030 | $74,670 | $174,330 | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $141,360 | $134,900 | $81,410 | $205,750 | 19,120 |
| United States | $132,510 | $129,180 | $75,090 | $199,850 | 190,650 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Information Security Analysts salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $123,240, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $89,228 a year, or $7,436 a month and $3,432 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $91,092 | $7,591 |
| Working in VA | $89,228 | $7,436 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for information security analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $123,240 buys what about $125,831 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Information Security Analysts salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($127,850).
- Charlottesville$127,850
- Richmond$126,940
- Virginia Beach$123,240
- Staunton$121,670
- Roanoke$119,370
- Lynchburg$118,490
- Blacksburg$118,360
- Winchester$110,850
- Harrisonburg$104,500
Highest-paying cities for information security analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($196,700).
- San Jose, CA$196,700
- Seattle, WA$162,580
- San Francisco, CA$159,070
- Boulder, CO$155,140
- Boston, MA$152,370
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Information Security Analysts salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do information security analysts make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$59.25 an hour on average, and $60.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level information security analysts salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the information security analysts take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $89,228 a year ($7,436 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,240.
Do information security analysts earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($132,510).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1212; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.59, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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