Information Security Analyst salary in Washington, DC
Based on 330 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Arlington, Herndon, Mclean, Reston, Ashburn.
Also listed as: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $113,998 |
| 25th | $122,993 |
| 50th (median) | $143,395 |
| 75th | $166,920 |
| 90th | $190,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $98,561 | $95,784 | $124,763 | 210 |
| FY2021 | $116,128 | $97,469 | $140,000 | 177 |
| FY2022 | $117,915 | $97,469 | $144,950 | 218 |
| FY2023 | $128,898 | $107,224 | $150,571 | 189 |
| FY2024 | $137,675 | $114,442 | $160,888 | 219 |
| FY2025 | $141,918 | $121,835 | $166,088 | 226 |
| FY2026 | $149,250 | $126,545 | $170,000 | 104 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Information Security Analyst salary of $143,395 is worth about $131,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Information Security Analysts in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $148,950 in May 2025 (16,560 employed). The H-1B median here is $143,395, 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $152,550 | 46 |
| Deloitte | $135,300 | 41 |
| EY | $125,660 | 40 |
| Walmart | $155,704 | 12 |
| PwC | $134,500 | 10 |
| Workday | too few | 9 |
| Meta | too few | 7 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | too few | 7 |
| too few | 6 | |
| DB USA Core | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $107,500 | 50 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $126,481 | 119 |
| Senior · Level III | $159,000 | 77 |
| Expert · Level IV | $172,900 | 55 |
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 | $93,558 | $107,500 | 50 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $117,728 | $126,481 | 119 |
| Senior · Level III | $141,918 | $159,000 | 77 |
| Expert · Level IV | $169,978 | $172,900 | 55 |
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.