Information Security Analyst salary in Houston, TX
Based on 197 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Spring, Katy, The Woodlands, Richmond, Missouri City.
Also listed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $78,000 |
| 25th | $99,341 |
| 50th (median) | $115,000 |
| 75th | $146,171 |
| 90th | $175,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,000 | $80,500 | $113,861 | 108 |
| FY2021 | $98,000 | $86,024 | $111,500 | 77 |
| FY2022 | $106,844 | $96,617 | $138,944 | 110 |
| FY2023 | $104,291 | $84,406 | $126,250 | 84 |
| FY2024 | $97,136 | $81,522 | $139,027 | 82 |
| FY2025 | $119,455 | $99,341 | $142,459 | 122 |
| FY2026 | $110,000 | $102,440 | $151,798 | 75 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Information Security Analyst salary of $115,000 is worth about $116,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Information Security Analysts in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $126,370 in May 2025 (2,110 employed). The H-1B median here is $115,000, 9% 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
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $140,719 | 38 |
| Deloitte | $135,500 | 28 |
| PwC | too few | 8 |
| JPMorgan Chase | too few | 4 |
| Satin Solutions | too few | 4 |
| Cognizant | too few | 3 |
| Astute 360 | too few | 3 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | too few | 3 |
| Hp | too few | 3 |
| USA Waste-Management Resources | 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 | $78,000 | 39 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,000 | 88 |
| Senior · Level III | $140,000 | 29 |
| Expert · Level IV | $170,888 | 36 |
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 | $77,750 | $78,000 | 39 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $99,341 | $103,000 | 88 |
| Senior · Level III | $120,910 | $140,000 | 29 |
| Expert · Level IV | $151,798 | $170,888 | 36 |
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.