What are the main factors that influence an Intelligence Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Intelligence Analyst's salary?

An Intelligence Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,246 for beginners, reaching about $113,569 at mid-level, and approach $122,058 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Intelligence Analyst?

Intelligence Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Intelligence Analyst roles are District of Columbia $127,670, California $127,186, Massachusetts $125,491. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Intelligence Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Intelligence Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Signals Intelligence Analyst: $159,812; Network Intelligence Analyst: $118,504; Competitive Intelligence Analyst: $115,790; Senior Intelligence Analyst: $113,957; Analyst, Business Intelligence: $111,905.

Intelligence Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does an Intelligence Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intelligence Analyst in Delaware is $116,773 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, an Intelligence Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,657
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,444 to $128,752
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,039

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Intelligence Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,752	$10,729	$2,476	$62
Average	$116,773	$9,731	$2,246	$56
25th Percentile	$106,444	$8,870	$2,047	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Intelligence Analyst Salaries

An Intelligence Analyst'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 Intelligence Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intelligence Analyst'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $111,246
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,020
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,569
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,006
Expert (over 8 years): $122,058

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Intelligence Analyst	$111,246
Intermediate Level Intelligence Analyst	$112,020
Senior Level Intelligence Analyst	$113,569
Specialist Level Intelligence Analyst	$118,006
Expert Level Intelligence Analyst	$122,058

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How Do Intelligence Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Intelligence Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,670.
California: $127,186.
Massachusetts: $125,491.

District of Columbia $127,670 California $127,186 Massachusetts $125,491 Washington $125,030 New Jersey $124,983 Alaska $124,822 Connecticut $123,231 New York $122,585

Hawaii $120,521 Rhode Island $119,552 Maryland $118,895 Minnesota $117,996 Colorado $117,650 Illinois $117,534 Oregon $117,096 Delaware $116,773

New Hampshire $116,570 Virginia $116,116 Pennsylvania $114,790 Nevada $114,121 North Dakota $113,902 Michigan $113,556 Wisconsin $113,429 Vermont $113,176

Texas $112,472 Maine $112,426 Arizona $112,357 Ohio $112,276 Georgia $111,216 Indiana $110,685 Wyoming $110,581 Utah $110,420

Iowa $110,351 Kansas $109,797 Louisiana $109,636 North Carolina $109,578 Missouri $109,555 Florida $109,105 Montana $108,863 Nebraska $108,633

Kentucky $108,506 South Carolina $108,045 Tennessee $107,756 Idaho $107,641 New Mexico $106,799 Oklahoma $106,615 Alabama $105,934 South Dakota $104,793

Arkansas $104,170 West Virginia $103,836 Mississippi $102,833

Top Paying Cities for Intelligence Analysts

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:

Lincoln: $120,855
Little Creek: $119,737
Magnolia: $120,233

Lincoln, DE $120,855 Little Creek, DE $119,737 Magnolia, DE $120,233 Milford, DE $120,855 Marydel, DE $119,287 Millsboro, DE $120,855 Millville, DE $121,663 Milton, DE $120,855

Nassau, DE $120,855 Ocean View, DE $121,663 Rehoboth Beach, DE $121,663 Seaford, DE $119,587 Selbyville, DE $121,663 Smyrna, DE $119,149 Viola, DE $120,233 Woodside, DE $119,887

Bear, DE $118,272 Newark, DE $118,319 Claymont, DE $118,411 Delaware City, DE $118,319 Hockessin, DE $118,411 Kirkwood, DE $118,319 Middletown, DE $118,907 Montchanin, DE $118,411

New Castle, DE $118,411 Odessa, DE $119,068 Port Penn, DE $117,996 Rockland, DE $118,411 Saint Georges, DE $118,319 Townsend, DE $118,895 Winterthur, DE $118,411 Lewes, DE $120,855

Wilmington, DE $118,411 Dover, DE $119,679 Dover Afb, DE $119,956 Bethany Beach, DE $121,663 Bethel, DE $119,587 Bridgeville, DE $120,855 Camden Wyoming, DE $119,806 Cheswold, DE $119,402

Clayton, DE $119,103 Dagsboro, DE $121,663 Delmar, DE $119,587 Ellendale, DE $120,855 Felton, DE $120,855 Fenwick Island, DE $121,663 Frankford, DE $121,663 Frederica, DE $120,855

Georgetown, DE $120,855 Greenwood, DE $120,855 Harbeson, DE $120,855 Harrington, DE $120,855 Hartly, DE $119,045 Houston, DE $120,855 Kenton, DE $119,103 Laurel, DE $119,587

Yorklyn, DE $118,411

Intelligence Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intelligence Analyst'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$106,444

Average $116,773/year

$128,752

$8,870

Average $9,731/month

$10,729

$2,047

Average $2,246/week

$2,476

$51

Average $56/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,752	$10,729	$2,476	$62
Average	$116,773	$9,731	$2,246	$56
25th Percentile	$106,444	$8,870	$2,047	$51

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