What are the main factors that influence an IT Security Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An IT Security Analyst's salary?

An IT Security Analyst's salary grows with experience: an IT Security Analyst (0-2 years)earns $81,822, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $96,279, an Information Security Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $125,443, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $146,595, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $169,843,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Security Analyst?

IT Security Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Security Analyst roles are District of Columbia $87,718, California $87,385, Massachusetts $86,220. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Security Analyst roles make?

Salaries for IT Security Analyst level roles vary by specialization: IT Security Director: $187,991; IT Security Manager: $151,186; Data Security Analyst IV: $139,893; IT Security Engineer: $121,208; Senior It Security Analyst: $119,782.

IT Security Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an IT Security Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an IT Security Analyst in Rhode Island is $82,711 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an IT Security Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,569
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,250 to $91,012
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,367

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IT Security Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,012	$7,584	$1,750	$44
Average	$82,711	$6,893	$1,591	$40
25th Percentile	$76,250	$6,354	$1,466	$37

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Key Factors That Influence IT Security Analyst Salaries

An IT Security Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IT Security Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Security Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,822
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,279
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,443
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,595
Expert (over 8 years): $169,843

Levels	Salary
IT Securi... Level IT Security Analyst	$81,822
Informati... Level IT Security Analyst	$96,279
Informati... Level IT Security Analyst	$125,443
Informati... Level IT Security Analyst	$146,595
Informati... Level IT Security Analyst	$169,843

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How Do IT Security Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract IT Security Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,718.
California: $87,385.
Massachusetts: $86,220.

District of Columbia $87,718 California $87,385 Massachusetts $86,220 Washington $85,903 New Jersey $85,872 Alaska $85,761 Connecticut $84,667 New York $84,224

Hawaii $82,806 Rhode Island $82,140 Maryland $81,689 Minnesota $81,071 Colorado $80,833 Illinois $80,754 Oregon $80,453 Delaware $80,231

New Hampshire $80,091 Virginia $79,779 Pennsylvania $78,868 Nevada $78,409 North Dakota $78,258 Michigan $78,020 Wisconsin $77,933 Vermont $77,759

Texas $77,276 Maine $77,244 Arizona $77,197 Ohio $77,141 Georgia $76,412 Indiana $76,048 Wyoming $75,976 Utah $75,866

Iowa $75,818 Kansas $75,438 Louisiana $75,327 North Carolina $75,287 Missouri $75,271 Florida $74,962 Montana $74,796 Nebraska $74,638

Kentucky $74,550 South Carolina $74,234 Tennessee $74,035 Idaho $73,956 New Mexico $73,378 Oklahoma $73,251 Alabama $72,784 South Dakota $71,999

Arkansas $71,572 West Virginia $71,342 Mississippi $70,653

Top Paying Cities for IT Security Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $83,487
Albion: $82,101
Ashaway: $83,804

Adamsville, RI $83,487 Albion, RI $82,101 Ashaway, RI $83,804 Barrington, RI $82,101 Block Island, RI $83,368 Bradford, RI $83,748 Bristol, RI $82,021 Carolina, RI $83,067

Charlestown, RI $83,154 Chepachet, RI $81,942 Clayville, RI $82,021 Coventry, RI $81,942 West Greenwich, RI $81,887 East Greenwich, RI $81,998 Exeter, RI $83,748 Fiskeville, RI $82,101

Forestdale, RI $82,021 Foster, RI $81,887 Glendale, RI $81,887 Greene, RI $82,806 Greenville, RI $82,101 Harmony, RI $82,077 Harrisville, RI $81,942 Hope, RI $82,101

Hope Valley, RI $83,804 Hopkinton, RI $83,828 Jamestown, RI $82,988 Kenyon, RI $83,725 Little Compton, RI $83,455 Manville, RI $82,101 Mapleville, RI $81,887 Newport, RI $83,004

Middletown, RI $83,352 North Kingstown, RI $81,863 North Scituate, RI $82,077 Oakland, RI $81,966 Pascoag, RI $81,918 Pawtucket, RI $82,101 Central Falls, RI $82,101 Cumberland, RI $82,101

Lincoln, RI $82,101 Portsmouth, RI $82,671 Prudence Island, RI $81,942 Rockville, RI $83,828 Saunderstown, RI $83,035 Shannock, RI $83,701 Slatersville, RI $82,021 Slocum, RI $83,035

Tiverton, RI $83,511 Wakefield, RI $82,948 Kingston, RI $82,964 Narragansett, RI $82,980 Peace Dale, RI $82,948 Warren, RI $82,077 Warwick, RI $82,101 Westerly, RI $83,851

West Kingston, RI $83,012 West Warwick, RI $82,101 Wood River Junction, RI $83,748 Woonsocket, RI $82,021 North Smithfield, RI $82,077 Wyoming, RI $83,725 Providence, RI $82,101 Cranston, RI $82,101

North Providence, RI $82,101 East Providence, RI $82,101 Riverside, RI $82,101 Rumford, RI $82,101 Smithfield, RI $82,101 Johnston, RI $82,101

IT Security Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Security Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$76,250

Average $82,711/year

$91,012

$6,354

Average $6,893/month

$7,584

$1,466

Average $1,591/week

$1,750

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,012	$7,584	$1,750	$44
Average	$82,711	$6,893	$1,591	$40
25th Percentile	$76,250	$6,354	$1,466	$37

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