Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst in the United States is $78,754 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,541
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,577 to $85,447
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,223
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Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $85,447 $7,121 $1,643 $41
Average $78,754 $6,563 $1,514 $38
25th Percentile $69,577 $5,798 $1,338 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst Salaries

A Cyber Security Intelligence 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.

Top Paying Cities for Cyber Security Intelligence 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:

  • San Jose: $99,332
  • San Francisco: $98,356
  • Oakland: $96,174

What Skills Can Increase a Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 26.8% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Threat Analysis (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Identifying the probability of attack and threat sources against system vulnerabilities to determine threats on systems.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 26.8%
Open Source 2.95%
Threat Analysis 1.27%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $83,479
6%
Open Source
 $83,479
6%
Analysis
 $82,691
5%
Presentation
 $82,691
5%
Intelligence Analysis
 $81,904
4%
Counterintelligence
 $81,904
4%
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Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cyber Security Intelligence 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.

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$69,577
Average $78,754/year
$85,447
$5,798
Average $6,563/month
$7,121
$1,338
Average $1,514/week
$1,643
$33
Average $38/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,447 $7,121 $1,643 $41
Average $78,754 $6,563 $1,514 $38
25th Percentile $69,577 $5,798 $1,338 $33

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Salary Trends for Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst

Salaries for a Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,445 in 2023 to around $74,512 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst salary trends, .

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