Information Security Analysts pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $209,290 or more. The middle half of information security analysts in Washington earn between $122,590 and $173,850.
- $97K10th
- $123K25th
- $149KMedian
- $174K75th
- $209K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,230 | $12,519 | $72.23 |
| Median | $148,950 | $12,412 | $71.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $122,590 | $10,216 | $58.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,850 | $14,488 | $83.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Information Security Analysts pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Information security analysts in Washington earn 5% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($143,330) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($132,510). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $129,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $150,230 | $148,950 | $96,550 | $209,290 | 16,560 |
| Washington, D.C. | $143,330 | $135,090 | $86,280 | $189,510 | 1,510 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $150,230, a single filer in Washington takes home about $104,147 a year, or $8,679 a month and $4,006 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $107,957 | $8,996 |
| Working in MD | $106,852 | $8,904 |
| Working in VA | $106,124 | $8,844 |
| Working in DC | $104,147 | $8,679 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for information security analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $150,230 buys what about $137,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Information Security Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$150,650
- Winchester, VA$110,850
- Lexington Park, MD$126,160
- Harrisonburg, VA$104,500
- Charlottesville, VA$127,850
- York, PA$97,340
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 Washington: questions
How much do information security analysts make an hour in Washington?
$72.23 an hour on average, and $71.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level information security analysts salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $122,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the information security analysts take-home pay in Washington?
About $104,147 a year ($8,679 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,230.
Do information security analysts earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.31, this job is 4.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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