Information Security Analyst salary in Des Moines, IA
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Johnston, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee.
Also listed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,000 |
| 25th | $114,037 |
| 50th (median) | $120,000 |
| 75th | $153,444 |
| 90th | $200,782 |
Cost of living
Des Moines's median Information Security Analyst salary of $120,000 is worth about $130,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Des Moines = 91.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Information Security Analysts in the Des Moines, IA area earned a median of $123,740 in May 2025 (720 employed). The H-1B median here is $120,000, 3% lower.
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
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.