Intelligence Operations Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Intelligence Operations Specialist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intelligence Operations Specialist in the United States is $78,669 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,566
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,963 to $85,420
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,037
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Intelligence Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $85,420 $7,118 $1,643 $41
Average $78,669 $6,556 $1,513 $38
25th Percentile $69,963 $5,830 $1,345 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Intelligence Operations Specialist Salaries

An Intelligence Operations Specialist'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 Operations Specialist 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 Operations Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,102.
  • California: $86,772.
  • Massachusetts: $85,615.

Top Paying Cities for Intelligence Operations Specialists

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: $99,225
  • San Francisco: $98,249
  • Oakland: $96,070

What Skills Can Increase an Intelligence Operations Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 26.8% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Threat Analysis (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Identifying the probability of attack and threat sources against system vulnerabilities to determine threats on systems.
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Analysis 26.8%
Open Source 2.95%
Threat Analysis 1.27%
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 Operations Specialist's salary.
  • Consulting Services: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Cybersecurity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting Services
 $90,469
15%
Cybersecurity
 $87,322
11%
Innovation
 $87,322
11%
Network Analysis
 $86,536
10%
Information Security
 $86,536
10%
Digital Forensics
 $86,536
10%
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Intelligence Operations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intelligence Operations Specialist'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 April 01, 2026
$69,963
Average $78,669/year
$85,420
$5,830
Average $6,556/month
$7,118
$1,345
Average $1,513/week
$1,643
$34
Average $38/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,420 $7,118 $1,643 $41
Average $78,669 $6,556 $1,513 $38
25th Percentile $69,963 $5,830 $1,345 $34

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Salary Trends for Intelligence Operations Specialist

Salaries for an Intelligence Operations Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,297 in 2023 to around $73,378 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intelligence Operations Specialist salary trends, .

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