Security Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$95,000
national median salary
$74,000 to $124,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$128,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$99,000
Boston, MA
Lowest Paying
$74,000
Jackson, MS
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. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1212. Full methodology.
The average Security Analyst salary in the United States is $95,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $74,000 at the 25th percentile to $124,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $128,000, while Boston offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Security Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered.
Security Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase Security Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Security Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $19,000 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Security Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 10% in a typical year. Within tech-sector Security Analysts specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 68%+ variance across the compensation band.
Security Analysts at tech companies progress Analyst → Senior Analyst → Staff Analyst or Analytics Manager over 6 to 10 years. Data Scientist and Data Engineering are common lateral moves at the senior level for those wanting deeper technical work.
Total compensation for Security Analysts runs roughly $105K at median when factoring base + typical bonus (~10% of base). Base salary carries most of the compensation; benefits (healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO) add an estimated 15–25% in imputed value on top. At tech companies specifically, equity and sign-on are often the largest delta between offers — two roles with matching base can differ by $100K+ at total when equity is included.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Security Analysts typically earn $86,000 (10% 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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