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

What industry pays the highest salary for Intelligence Analyst?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Intelligence Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 100% above the market median.

How does experience change An Intelligence Analyst's salary?

An Intelligence Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Business Intelligence Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $69,195, a Business Intelligence Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $88,167, a Intelligence Analyst (4-7 years)earns $115,958, a Business Intelligence Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $128,266, a Business Intelligence Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $172,092,

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 $127,743, California $127,259, Massachusetts $125,563. 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: $159,779; Network Intelligence Analyst: $118,546; Competitive Intelligence Analyst: $115,856; Senior Intelligence Analyst: $114,022; Analyst, Business Intelligence: $111,969.

Intelligence Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does an Intelligence Analyst make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intelligence Analyst in Delaware is $116,840 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): $139,759
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,501 to $128,837
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,087

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Intelligence Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,837	$10,736	$2,478	$62
Average	$116,840	$9,737	$2,247	$56
25th Percentile	$106,501	$8,875	$2,048	$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): $69,195
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,167
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,958
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,266
Expert (over 8 years): $172,092

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Intelligence Analyst	$69,195
Business ... Level Intelligence Analyst	$88,167
Intellige... Level Intelligence Analyst	$115,958
Business ... Level Intelligence Analyst	$128,266
Business ... Level Intelligence Analyst	$172,092

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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: $127,743.
California: $127,259.
Massachusetts: $125,563.

District of Columbia $127,743 California $127,259 Massachusetts $125,563 Washington $125,101 New Jersey $125,055 Alaska $124,893 Connecticut $123,301 New York $122,655

Hawaii $120,590 Rhode Island $119,621 Maryland $118,963 Minnesota $118,063 Colorado $117,717 Illinois $117,602 Oregon $117,163 Delaware $116,840

New Hampshire $116,637 Virginia $116,183 Pennsylvania $114,856 Nevada $114,187 North Dakota $113,967 Michigan $113,621 Wisconsin $113,494 Vermont $113,241

Texas $112,537 Maine $112,491 Arizona $112,421 Ohio $112,341 Georgia $111,279 Indiana $110,748 Wyoming $110,645 Utah $110,483

Iowa $110,414 Kansas $109,860 Louisiana $109,699 North Carolina $109,641 Missouri $109,618 Florida $109,168 Montana $108,926 Nebraska $108,695

Kentucky $108,568 South Carolina $108,106 Tennessee $107,818 Idaho $107,703 New Mexico $106,860 Oklahoma $106,676 Alabama $105,995 South Dakota $104,853

Arkansas $104,230 West Virginia $103,895 Mississippi $102,891

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: $116,314
Little Creek: $117,166
Magnolia: $116,997

Lincoln, DE $116,314 Little Creek, DE $117,166 Magnolia, DE $116,997 Milford, DE $116,610 Marydel, DE $116,801 Millsboro, DE $115,826 Millville, DE $116,005 Milton, DE $116,206

Nassau, DE $116,290 Ocean View, DE $115,985 Rehoboth Beach, DE $116,208 Seaford, DE $116,274 Selbyville, DE $115,793 Smyrna, DE $117,246 Viola, DE $116,706 Woodside, DE $117,020

Bear, DE $116,750 Newark, DE $116,706 Claymont, DE $116,945 Delaware City, DE $116,823 Hockessin, DE $116,696 Kirkwood, DE $116,801 Middletown, DE $116,846 Montchanin, DE $116,723

New Castle, DE $116,740 Odessa, DE $116,904 Port Penn, DE $116,982 Rockland, DE $116,734 Saint Georges, DE $116,809 Townsend, DE $116,989 Winterthur, DE $116,748 Lewes, DE $116,251

Wilmington, DE $116,702 Dover, DE $117,166 Dover Afb, DE $116,548 Bethany Beach, DE $115,863 Bethel, DE $115,983 Bridgeville, DE $116,256 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,836 Cheswold, DE $117,128

Clayton, DE $117,131 Dagsboro, DE $115,782 Delmar, DE $115,597 Ellendale, DE $115,947 Felton, DE $116,600 Fenwick Island, DE $115,808 Frankford, DE $115,606 Frederica, DE $116,716

Georgetown, DE $115,738 Greenwood, DE $116,275 Harbeson, DE $115,862 Harrington, DE $116,453 Hartly, DE $116,815 Houston, DE $116,286 Kenton, DE $117,137 Laurel, DE $115,669

Yorklyn, DE $116,731

Intelligence Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intelligence Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 200% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 100% above the average. In contrast, Intelligence Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Intelligence Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Intelligence Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$233,681	$112.0	100%
Software & Networking	$233,681	$112.0	100%

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.

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$106,501

Average $116,840/year

$128,837

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Average $9,737/month

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,837	$10,736	$2,478	$62
Average	$116,840	$9,737	$2,247	$56
25th Percentile	$106,501	$8,875	$2,048	$51

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