Occupation Salary Profile

Information Security Analysts

SOC Code: 15-1212

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Excludes ā€œComputer Network Architectsā€ (15-1241).

National Median (BLS)
$100,310
ā–² +3.22% Nominal ā–¼ -0.04% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$135,000
ā–¼ -2.08% Nominal ā–¼ -5.05% Real
Average Base Salary
$104,290
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
4,180
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Information Security Analysts.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $64,650
25th Percentile $79,620
National Median (50th Percentile) $100,310
75th Percentile $126,370
90th Percentile $153,300
P10: $64,650 P50 (Median): $100,310 P90: $153,300
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 3,684 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $135,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -2.08%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -5.05%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $92,531
25th Percentile $106,995
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $135,000
75th Percentile $169,025
90th Percentile $200,706
H-1B P10: $92,531 H-1B P50: $135,000 H-1B P90: $200,706
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Information Security Analysts roles ($135,000) is +34.6% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($100,310).