Cyber Defense Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Defense Analyst in the United States is $94,643 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,109
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,237 to $102,215
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,763
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View as table View as graph 25% $84,237 10% $74,763 90% $109,109 75% $102,215 $94,643 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Cyber Defense Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $102,215 $8,518 $1,966 $49
Average $94,643 $7,887 $1,820 $46
25th Percentile $84,237 $7,020 $1,620 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Defense Analyst Salaries

A Cyber 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cyber Defense Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cyber 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): $81,273
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,366
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,597
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,818
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,270
Levels Salary
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Defense Analyst$81,273
Cyber Def... Level Cyber Defense Analyst$95,366
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Defense Analyst$129,597
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Defense Analyst$145,818
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Defense Analyst$168,270
$81,273 0 yr
$95,366 < 2 yrs
$129,597 2-4 yrs
$145,818 5-8 yrs
$168,270 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cyber 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: $119,373
  • San Francisco: $118,066
  • Oakland: $115,578

What Skills Can Increase a Cyber Defense Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 10.07% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • SIEM (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Security information and event management is a field within the field of computer security, where software products and services combine security information management and security event management.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 10.07%
SIEM 2.15%
Linux 1.46%
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 Cyber Defense Analyst's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$98,429
4%
Insight
$97,482
3%
Teamwork
$96,536
2%
Risk Management
$96,536
2%
Project Management
$96,536
2%
Team Management
$96,536
2%
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Cyber Defense Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cyber 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cyber Defense Analyst

Salaries for a Cyber Defense Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,719 in 2023 to around $97,203 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cyber Defense Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cyber Defense Analyst Over Time

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