Intelligence AI Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$113,000
national median salary
$78,000 to $162,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$161,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$118,000
Miami, FL
Lowest Paying
$85,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Most ranges are anchored to BLS OES occupation wage percentiles and placed by seniority level (entry near the 25th, mid at the median, senior at the 75th); a minority of emerging roles retain a modeled estimate where BLS has no matching series. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-2051. Full methodology.
The average Intelligence AI Analyst salary in the United States is $113,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $78,000 at the 25th percentile to $162,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $161,000, while Miami offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation reflects the combination of intelligence analysis expertise and AI tool proficiency.
Intelligence AI Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase Intelligence AI Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Intelligence AI Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $15,820 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Compensation reflects the combination of intelligence analysis expertise and AI tool proficiency. Analysts who can leverage ML for pattern recognition, OSINT analysis, and geospatial intelligence earn premiums over traditional analysts. Security clearance level is a major salary driver. Experience with NLP for multi-language intelligence processing adds significant value.
Junior intelligence AI analysts start at $75,000 to $90,000. Mid-level analysts with deployed AI tools reach $110,000 to $135,000. Senior analysts leading AI-augmented intelligence programs earn $140,000 to $175,000. Directors of AI intelligence at agencies or contractors can reach $190,000 to $240,000 in total compensation.
Government civilian positions (GS-13 to GS-15) include pension, TSP matching, and generous leave policies. Contractor positions offer 10% to 15% bonuses and potentially higher base salaries. Retention bonuses for cleared analysts range from $5,000 to $20,000. Some agencies offer student loan repayment programs.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Intelligence AI Analysts typically earn $105,000 (7% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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