Information Security Analysts pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $154,730 or more. The middle half of information security analysts in La Crosse earn between $84,990 and $129,450.
- $76K10th
- $85K25th
- $106KMedian
- $129K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,490 | $9,374 | $54.08 |
| Median | $106,190 | $8,849 | $51.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,990 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,450 | $10,788 | $62.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Information Security Analysts pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Information security analysts in La Crosse earn 5% more than the Wisconsin average ($106,960) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($132,510). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $129,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $112,490 | $106,190 | $76,330 | $154,730 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $106,960 | $101,550 | $62,110 | $162,260 | 2,130 |
| 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 La Crosse
On the average salary of $112,490, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $82,798 a year, or $6,900 a month and $3,185 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $82,798 | $6,900 |
| Working in MN | $81,841 | $6,820 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for information security analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $112,490 buys what about $122,580 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Information Security Analysts salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 1st of 7 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 La Crosse: questions
How much do information security analysts make an hour in La Crosse?
$54.08 an hour on average, and $51.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level information security analysts salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the information security analysts take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $82,798 a year ($6,900 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,490.
Do information security analysts earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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