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How Much Can a Cyber Security Analyst Make?
Discover the average salary for cybersecurity / information security analysts by U.S. state. 2022 is a great year to join this exploding career field.
Discover average salaries in cybersecurity
It’s an excellent time to consider joining the field of cybersecurity. The job market is expected to grow rapidly—the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts employment of information security analysts is expected to grow 33% from 2023-2033. It’s one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. U.S. News & World report ranks it as the #6 Best Job for 2025 primarily due to the job market, growth potential, and salary.
According to the BLS, cybersecurity and information security analysts earn an average annual salary of $127,730 per year ($61.41 per hour).* With enough education and experience, cybersecurity can become a lucrative career choice.
You can find a full state-by-state breakdown and comparisons to related jobs in the field of Information Technology (IT) below.
Information security analyst salary by state
| Average salary | Median salary | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Per hour | Per year | Per hour | Per year |
| Alabama | $51.58 | $107,280 | $50.57 | $105,180 |
| Alaska | $48.81 | $101,530 | $45.17 | $93,960 |
| Arizona | $51.65 | $107,420 | $51.14 | $106,360 |
| Arkansas | $44.13 | $91,790 | $40.08 | $83,370 |
| California | $66.15 | $137,600 | $64.82 | $134,830 |
| Colorado | $56.96 | $118,480 | $52.70 | $109,610 |
| Connecticut | $59.28 | $123,310 | $57.34 | $119,270 |
| Delaware | $62.67 | $130,360 | $61.38 | $127,670 |
| District of Columbia | $63.56 | $132,200 | $59.20 | $123,140 |
| Florida | $53.78 | $111,870 | $51.17 | $106,440 |
| Georgia | $56.98 | $118,520 | $56.26 | $117,020 |
| Hawaii | $53.92 | $112,150 | $51.47 | $107,060 |
| Idaho | $49.59 | $103,140 | $49.73 | $103,450 |
| Illinois | $54.84 | $114,060 | $52.17 | $108,510 |
| Indiana | $42.65 | $88,720 | $40.96 | $85,190 |
| Iowa | $63.75 | $132,590 | $50.36 | $104,750 |
| Kansas | $46.28 | $96,260 | $46.61 | $96,960 |
| Kentucky | $44.95 | $93,500 | $42.70 | $88,820 |
| Louisiana | $43.46 | $90,410 | $41.15 | $85,580 |
| Maine | $43.10 | $89,640 | $41.01 | $85,300 |
| Maryland | $65.35 | $135,920 | $63.11 | $131,260 |
| Massachusetts | $58.58 | $121,840 | $54.62 | $113,610 |
| Michigan | $49.22 | $102,370 | $47.41 | $98,620 |
| Minnesota | $55.11 | $114,630 | $52.77 | $109,760 |
| Mississippi | $41.09 | $85,460 | $39.01 | $81,140 |
| Missouri | $42.69 | $88,790 | $40.45 | $84,140 |
| Montana | $43.32 | $90,100 | $38.98 | $81,080 |
| Nebraska | $45.96 | $95,590 | $46.18 | $96,050 |
| Nevada | $51.27 | $106,650 | $46.02 | $95,710 |
| New Hampshire | $65.06 | $135,320 | $64.27 | $133,680 |
| New Jersey | $62.18 | $129,330 | $62.60 | $130,210 |
| New Mexico | $57.21 | $119,010 | $59.25 | $123,240 |
| New York | $66.70 | $138,730 | $63.99 | $133,100 |
| North Carolina | $58.94 | $122,580 | $56.66 | $117,860 |
| North Dakota | $43.33 | $90,130 | $40.82 | $84,900 |
| Ohio | $50.94 | $105,960 | $49.74 | $103,470 |
| Oklahoma | $46.66 | $97,050 | $45.85 | $95,360 |
| Oregon | $57.32 | $119,220 | $57.69 | $119,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $48.26 | $100,370 | $47.69 | $99,200 |
| Rhode Island | $53.31 | $110,880 | $50.10 | $104,200 |
| South Carolina | $49.17 | $102,270 | $50.48 | $105,000 |
| South Dakota | $47.02 | $97,800 | $48.62 | $101,130 |
| Tennessee | $51.13 | $106,350 | $46.03 | $95,740 |
| Texas | $55.56 | $115,570 | $53.01 | $110,270 |
| Utah | $52.83 | $109,880 | $49.80 | $103,570 |
| Vermont | $41.28 | $85,860 | $38.36 | $79,780 |
| Virginia | $63.14 | $131,340 | $62.56 | $130,130 |
| Washington | $63.86 | $132,820 | $64.00 | $133,120 |
| West Virginia | $44.40 | $92,350 | $41.51 | $86,340 |
| Wisconsin | $49.43 | $102,820 | $50.25 | $104,520 |
| Wyoming | $42.13 | $87,630 | $44.66 | $92,890 |
| Puerto Rico | $27.72 | $57,650 | $25.33 | $52,690 |
All salary data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. | ||||
Cybersecurity analyst salary vs. other IT jobs
| Job / Career | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators (BLS) | $101,190 | $48.65 |
| Computer Programmer (BLS) | $103,640 | $49.83 |
| Data Scientists (BLS) | $108,660 | $52.24 |
| Information Security Analyst (BLS) | $127,730 | $61.41 |
| Software Engineer / Developers (BLS) | $120,990 | $58.17 |
How to get paid more and advance
These salary ranges do not represent starting pay in entry-level positions. You’ll need to work hard and prove yourself to climb the ladder and reach the top rungs.
If you want to earn the highest salary in the field of cybersecurity, there are a few factors that play a significant role:
- Your education. In the field of cybersecurity, your education never ends. A bachelor’s degree in cyber security program can help you build strong foundational skills. You can potentially advance to a master's degree in cybersecurity in the future and increase your qualifications to continue climbing the ladder. Current degree holders may consider a post bachelor's certificate or post master's certificate program.
- Certification. Getting certified in key areas can help you improve your qualifications for the job you’re looking for. Some employers may require certain certifications to consider you for an interview.
- Experience. Professional experience can speak volumes in an interview for a senior position. Much of the value of your first entry-level job comes in your personal and professional development earned through on-the-job experience.
Make your cybersecurity career possible with Herzing
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* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.