Computer Security Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Security Analyst in the United States is $80,513 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,638
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,233 to $88,430
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,515
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Computer Security Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,430 $7,369 $1,701 $43
Average $80,513 $6,709 $1,548 $39
25th Percentile $74,233 $6,186 $1,428 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Computer Security Analyst Salaries

A Computer Security 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 Computer Security Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Security 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): $79,464
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,164
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,910
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,260
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,492
Levels Salary
Entry Level Computer Security Analyst$79,464
Intermediate Level Computer Security Analyst$80,164
Senior Level Computer Security Analyst$81,910
Specialist Level Computer Security Analyst$82,260
Expert Level Computer Security Analyst$82,492
$79,464 0 yr
$80,164 < 2 yrs
$81,910 2-4 yrs
$82,260 5-8 yrs
$82,492 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Computer Security 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: $101,551
  • San Francisco: $100,553
  • Oakland: $98,323

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.75% 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 2.87% 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.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.75%
Computer Science 2.87%
Risk Assessment 2%
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 Security Analyst's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Cybersecurity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$84,539
5%
Program Management
$84,539
5%
Cybersecurity
$83,734
4%
Data Security
$83,734
4%
Initiative
$82,929
3%
Collaboration
$82,929
3%
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Computer Security Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Security 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Computer Security Analyst

Salaries for a Computer Security Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,888 in 2023 to around $80,541 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computer Security Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Computer Security Analyst Over Time

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$80,888
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$81,614
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2024 $81,614
2025 $80,541
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