Information Security Analyst salary in Denver, CO
Based on 73 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Highlands Ranch, Parker, Lone Tree, Littleton, Englewood.
Also listed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,674 |
| 25th | $113,693 |
| 50th (median) | $140,719 |
| 75th | $160,202 |
| 90th | $178,080 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $102,500 | $82,417 | $118,234 | 52 |
| FY2021 | $105,934 | $84,100 | $117,645 | 42 |
| FY2022 | $107,339 | $87,131 | $130,707 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $124,405 | $100,000 | $159,795 | 42 |
| FY2024 | $125,000 | $97,136 | $149,178 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $140,719 | $111,434 | $150,739 | 39 |
| FY2026 | $139,724 | $114,000 | $160,202 | 34 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Information Security Analyst salary of $140,719 is worth about $133,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Information Security Analysts in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $136,670 in May 2025 (3,580 employed). The H-1B median here is $140,719, 3% 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 | $130,000 | 11 |
| Deloitte | $123,710 | 10 |
| Western Union | too few | 7 |
| Cognizant | too few | 5 |
| Visa | too few | 5 |
| Alliance for Energy Innovation | too few | 4 |
| Amazon | too few | 2 |
| Empower Retirement | too few | 2 |
| League | too few | 2 |
| Nettitude | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $114,000 | 27 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | $160,202 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,019 | $114,000 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $160,202 | $160,202 | 26 |
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.