Information Security Analyst salary in Charlotte, NC
Based on 129 certified H-1B filings in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fort Mill, Matthews, Waxhaw, Concord, Indian Land.
Also listed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $98,228 |
| 25th | $106,000 |
| 50th (median) | $132,049 |
| 75th | $150,000 |
| 90th | $190,446 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,000 | $94,511 | $130,000 | 64 |
| FY2021 | $118,726 | $86,382 | $126,443 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $106,413 | $86,382 | $128,870 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $113,500 | $104,770 | $148,427 | 62 |
| FY2024 | $115,975 | $113,464 | $153,770 | 63 |
| FY2025 | $123,817 | $112,403 | $155,714 | 70 |
| FY2026 | $135,000 | $105,373 | $150,000 | 59 |
Cost of living
Charlotte's median Information Security Analyst salary of $132,049 is worth about $135,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Charlotte = 97.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Information Security Analysts in the Charlotte, NC area earned a median of $131,440 in May 2025 (2,640 employed). The H-1B median here is $132,049, 0% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $186,000 | 17 |
| Deloitte | $112,403 | 13 |
| Cognizant | too few | 6 |
| Wells Fargo | too few | 6 |
| AT&T | too few | 5 |
| Ally Bank | too few | 4 |
| O3 Technology Solutions | too few | 4 |
| Molina Healthcare | too few | 3 |
| Rs Solutions | too few | 3 |
| SEL Engineering Services | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $89,586 | 11 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $112,403 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $140,967 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | $170,000 | 37 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $89,586 | $89,586 | 11 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,373 | $112,403 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $127,067 | $140,967 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | $148,741 | $170,000 | 37 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.