Information Security Analyst salary
From 6,761 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-1212: Information Security Analysts
- Also filed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 38% of Information Security Analyst filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: EY. 845 filings (12% of the total), median $157,325.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $115,000 in Houston, TX to $184,579 in San Francisco, CA.
- Median up 27% since FY2020. From $106,000 in FY2020 to $134,487 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Information Security Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 6,761 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Information Security Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-1212, Information Security Analysts). The median base salary is $136,000, 11% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $106,995 and $167,796. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 38% of filings. Dallas, TX has the most filings (920), and EY is the employer that files the most (845).
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Top employers for Information Security Analyst
EY845 filings · 12%$157,325
Deloitte640 filings · 9%$136,947
Amazon268 filings · 4%$166,200
Goldman Sachs156 filings · 2%$120,500
PwC148 filings · 2%$157,000
Cognizant105 filings · 2%$128,253
Google89 filings · 1%$161,000
Microsoft89 filings · 1%$182,000
Wipro67 filings · 1%$104,042
Citi53 filings · 1%$154,300
Employers with the most Information Security Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Information Security Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 14% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 21% of filings
Expert · 27% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $92,494 | 875 |
| Level II · Qualified | $115,000 | 2,397 |
| Level III · Experienced | $152,500 | 1,351 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $172,827 | 1,685 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Information Security Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Information Security Analyst does
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Typical tasks
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Information Security Analysts), the median annual wage was $129,180 in May 2025, with 190,650 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $136,000, 5% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,726 | $75,090 |
| 25th percentile | $106,995 | $97,810 |
| Median | $136,000 | $129,180 |
| 75th percentile | $167,796 | $163,500 |
| 90th percentile | $200,000 | $199,850 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,726 |
| 25th | $106,995 |
| 50th (median) | $136,000 |
| 75th | $167,796 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $106,000 | $87,367 | $130,000 | 4,041 |
| FY2021 | $111,677 | $90,272 | $136,240 | 3,493 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $96,595 | $152,000 | 4,306 |
| FY2023 | $127,379 | $98,490 | $160,000 | 3,523 |
| FY2024 | $133,550 | $103,090 | $164,970 | 3,985 |
| FY2025 | $137,342 | $105,650 | $166,600 | 4,046 |
| FY2026 | $134,487 | $106,995 | $169,229 | 2,715 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Information Security Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Information Security Analyst jobs is $136,000 (6,761 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $106,995 and $167,796.
What does an entry-level Information Security Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $92,494. Level I accounts for 14% of Information Security Analyst filings.
Which city pays H-1B Information Security Analysts the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary for Information Security Analyst jobs: $184,579 (331 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Information Security Analysts?
EY (845), Deloitte (640) and Amazon (268) filed the most Information Security Analyst LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Information Security Analysts earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($136,000) is 5% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($129,180, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.