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Hourly Wage for Information Security Analyst III Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Information Security Analyst III?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Information Security Analyst III in the United States is $58, which translates to an annual salary of about $119,681.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53 to $63 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50 per hour
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Information Security Analyst III Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $130,223 $10,852 $2,504 $63
Average $119,681 $9,973 $2,302 $58
25th Percentile $110,942 $9,245 $2,134 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Analyst III Salaries

An Information Security Analyst III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Information Security Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Analyst III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Information Security Analyst I (0-2 years): $78,078
  • Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years): $91,847
  • Information Security Analyst III (4-7 years): $119,681
  • Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years): $139,866
  • Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years): $162,039
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Information Security Analyst I0-2 years$78,078
Information Security Analyst II2-4 years$91,847
Information Security Analyst III4-7 years$119,681
Information Security Analyst IV7+ years$139,866
Information Security Analyst V7-10 years$162,039
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Top Paying Cities for Information Security Analyst IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $150,954
  • San Francisco: $149,470
  • Oakland: $146,154

What Skills Can Increase an Information Security Analyst III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.82% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Incident Response (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Analysis 5.82%
Incident Response 3.34%
Risk Assessment 2.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Information Security Analyst III's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $123,271
3%
Innovation
 $122,075
2%
Consulting
 $122,075
2%
Collaboration
 $122,075
2%
Commitment
 $122,075
2%
Cybersecurity
 $122,075
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Information Security Analyst III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Security Analyst III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$110,942
Average $119,681/year
$130,223
$9,245
Average $9,973/month
$10,852
$2,134
Average $2,302/week
$2,504
$53
Average $58/hour
$63
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $130,223 $10,852 $2,504 $63
Average $119,681 $9,973 $2,302 $58
25th Percentile $110,942 $9,245 $2,134 $53

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FAQ about Information Security Analyst III

1. What are the responsibilities of Information Security Analyst III?

Responsible for ensuring the security of the organization's systems and information assets. Develops and implements security systems, guidelines, and strategies. Protects against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, and/or destruction. Conducts audits and risk assessments. Evaluates internal operations and controls and makes recommendations based on the findings. Migrates non-compliant environments to compliant environments. Ensures compliance with data protection guidelines and applicable laws. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Information Security Analyst III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Incident Response: Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.

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Risk Assessment: Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.

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