Computer Network Defense Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Network Defense Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Network Defense Analyst in the United States is $111,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Computer Network Defense Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,584
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,953 to $121,253
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,802
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Computer Network Defense Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,253 $10,104 $2,332 $58
Average $111,004 $9,250 $2,135 $53
25th Percentile $100,953 $8,413 $1,941 $49
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COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE ANALYST

Cyberstrike Group - ANNAPOLIS, MD

COMPUTER NETWORK DEFENSE ANALYST

Cyberstrike Group - ANNAPOLIS, MD

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Network Defense Analyst Salaries

A Computer Network Defense 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Network Defense Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Network Defense 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): $107,514
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,212
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,608
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,996
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,960
Levels Salary
Entry Level Computer Network Defense Analyst$107,514
Intermediate Level Computer Network Defense Analyst$108,212
Senior Level Computer Network Defense Analyst$109,608
Specialist Level Computer Network Defense Analyst$114,996
Expert Level Computer Network Defense Analyst$117,960
$107,514 0 yr
$108,212 < 2 yrs
$109,608 2-4 yrs
$114,996 5-8 yrs
$117,960 > 8 yrs
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How Do Computer Network Defense 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 Computer Network Defense Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $122,904.
  • California: $122,437.
  • Massachusetts: $120,806.

Top Paying Cities for Computer Network Defense 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:

  • San Jose: $140,009
  • San Francisco: $138,633
  • Oakland: $135,558

What Skills Can Increase a Computer Network Defense Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.65% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • VMware (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
  • Computer Engineering (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Computer engineering is a branch of electrical engineering that integrates several fields of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer hardware and software.
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Troubleshooting 6.65%
VMware 3.01%
Computer Engineering 2.13%
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 a Computer Network Defense Analyst's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $114,334
3%
Azure
 $114,334
3%
Insight
 $114,334
3%
Leadership
 $114,334
3%
Business Acumen
 $114,334
3%
Analysis
 $113,224
2%
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How Education impacts a Computer Network Defense Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Computer Network Defense Analysts enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Computer Network Defense Analyst with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $104,784 and $110,383).

Computer Network Defense Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Computer Network Defense Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 25.4%
Associates 20.7%
Bachelors 44.9%
Masters 7.8%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Computer Network Defense Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Network Defense 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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$100,953
Average $111,004/year
$121,253
$8,413
Average $9,250/month
$10,104
$1,941
Average $2,135/week
$2,332
$49
Average $53/hour
$58
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $121,253 $10,104 $2,332 $58
Average $111,004 $9,250 $2,135 $53
25th Percentile $100,953 $8,413 $1,941 $49

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Salary Trends for Computer Network Defense Analyst

Salaries for a Computer Network Defense Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,343 in 2023 to around $105,177 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computer Network Defense Analyst salary trends, .

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2024 $107,248
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