Intelligence Professional Salary in the United States

How much does an Intelligence Professional make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intelligence Professional in the United States is $75,604 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,199
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,414 to $85,861
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,957
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Intelligence Professional Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $85,861 $7,155 $1,651 $41
Average $75,604 $6,300 $1,454 $36
25th Percentile $67,414 $5,618 $1,296 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Intelligence Professional Salaries

An Intelligence Professional'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 Do Intelligence Professional 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 Professionals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,709.
  • California: $83,392.
  • Massachusetts: $82,280.

Top Paying Cities for Intelligence Professionals

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: $95,360
  • San Francisco: $94,316
  • Oakland: $92,328

What Skills Can Increase an Intelligence Professional's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.02% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Forensics (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Forensics is a scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime. Use of analytical and scientific techniques to examine evidence from crimes and prepare legal statements that summarize the results for court cases.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Analysis 5.02%
Forensics 2.98%
Microsoft Office 1.35%
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 an Intelligence Professional's salary.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Due Diligence
 $83,921
11%
Prioritization
 $80,897
7%
Consulting
 $80,141
6%
Cost Control
 $80,141
6%
AML
 $79,385
5%
Analysis
 $78,628
4%
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Intelligence Professional Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intelligence Professional'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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Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$67,414
Average $75,604/year
$85,861
$5,618
Average $6,300/month
$7,155
$1,296
Average $1,454/week
$1,651
$32
Average $36/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,861 $7,155 $1,651 $41
Average $75,604 $6,300 $1,454 $36
25th Percentile $67,414 $5,618 $1,296 $32

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Salary Trends for Intelligence Professional

Salaries for an Intelligence Professional can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,440 in 2023 to around $88,412 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intelligence Professional salary trends, .

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