Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst in the United States is $91,222 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,165
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,192 to $98,520
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,060
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75th Percentile $98,520 $8,210 $1,895 $47
Average $91,222 $7,602 $1,754 $44
25th Percentile $81,192 $6,766 $1,561 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst Salaries

A Cyber Security Incident Response 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 Security Incident Response Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cyber Security Incident Response 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): $78,335
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,918
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,912
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,547
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,187
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Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst$78,335
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst$91,918
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst$124,912
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst$140,547
Cyber Inc... Level Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst$162,187
$78,335 0 yr
$91,918 < 2 yrs
$124,912 2-4 yrs
$140,547 5-8 yrs
$162,187 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cyber Security Incident Response 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: $115,058
  • San Francisco: $113,798
  • Oakland: $111,400

What Skills Can Increase a Cyber Security Incident Response 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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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 Security Incident Response 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
 $94,870
4%
Insight
 $93,958
3%
Teamwork
 $93,046
2%
Risk Management
 $93,046
2%
Project Management
 $93,046
2%
Team Management
 $93,046
2%
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Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cyber Security Incident Response 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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Average $91,222/year
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Average $44/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,520 $8,210 $1,895 $47
Average $91,222 $7,602 $1,754 $44
25th Percentile $81,192 $6,766 $1,561 $39

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Salary Trends for Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst

Salaries for a Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,151 in 2023 to around $93,689 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst salary trends, .

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