Security Data Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Security Data Analyst make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Data Analyst in the United States is $91,675 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,090
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,828 to $99,744
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,683
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Security Data Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,744 $8,312 $1,918 $48
Average $91,675 $7,640 $1,763 $44
25th Percentile $83,828 $6,986 $1,612 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Security Data Analyst Salaries

A Security Data 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 Security Data Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Data 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): $78,387
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,219
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,163
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,427
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,691
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Security Data Analyst$78,387
Security ... Level Security Data Analyst$92,219
Informati... Level Security Data Analyst$120,163
Informati... Level Security Data Analyst$140,427
Informati... Level Security Data Analyst$162,691
$78,387 0 yr
$92,219 < 2 yrs
$120,163 2-4 yrs
$140,427 5-8 yrs
$162,691 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Security Data 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: $115,629
  • San Francisco: $114,492
  • Oakland: $111,953

What Skills Can Increase a Security Data Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.39% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Network Security (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Network security consists of the policies and practices adopted to prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources. Network security involves the authorization of access to data in a network, which is controlled by the network administrator. Users choose or are assigned an ID and password or other authenticating information that allows them access to information and programs within their authority. Network security covers a variety of computer networks, both public and private, that are used in everyday jobs; conducting transactions and communications among businesses, government agencies and individuals. Networks can be private, such as within a company, and others which might be open to public access. Network security is involved in organizations, enterprises, and other types of institutions. It does as its title explains: It secures the network, as well as protecting and overseeing operations being done. The most common and simple way of protecting a network resource is by assigning it a unique name and a corresponding password.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.39%
Computer Science 2.45%
Network Security 1.67%
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 Security Data Analyst's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$95,341
4%
Innovation
$94,425
3%
Commitment
$94,425
3%
AWS
$93,508
2%
Presentation
$93,508
2%
Cybersecurity
$93,508
2%
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Security Data Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Data 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Security Data Analyst

Salaries for a Security Data Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,388 in 2023 to around $98,794 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Data Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security Data Analyst Over Time

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