Security Threat Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Threat Analyst in the United States is $62,147 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,276
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,720 to $67,449
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,690
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Security Threat Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $67,449 $5,621 $1,297 $32
Average $62,147 $5,179 $1,195 $30
25th Percentile $57,720 $4,810 $1,110 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Security Threat Analyst Salaries

A Security Threat 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 Security Threat Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Threat 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): $62,736
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,557
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,365
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,230
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,556
Levels Salary
Security ... Level Security Threat Analyst$62,736
CAE Desig... Level Security Threat Analyst$73,557
CAE Desig... Level Security Threat Analyst$83,365
CAE Desig... Level Security Threat Analyst$94,230
CAE Desig... Level Security Threat Analyst$120,556
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$83,365 2-4 yrs
$94,230 5-8 yrs
$120,556 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security Threat 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 Security Threat Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,809.
  • California: $68,548.
  • Massachusetts: $67,635.

Top Paying Cities for Security Threat 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: $78,386
  • San Francisco: $77,615
  • Oakland: $75,894

What Skills Can Increase a Security Threat Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.67% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Computer Aided Design (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers.
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Analysis 4.67%
Civil Engineering 2.4%
Computer Aided Design 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 Security Threat Analyst's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
  • CAD: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
 $62,768
1%
Written Communication
 $62,768
1%
CAD
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0%
Problem Solving
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0%
Attention to Detail
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Security Threat Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Threat 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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$57,720
Average $62,147/year
$67,449
$4,810
Average $5,179/month
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$1,110
Average $1,195/week
$1,297
$28
Average $30/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,449 $5,621 $1,297 $32
Average $62,147 $5,179 $1,195 $30
25th Percentile $57,720 $4,810 $1,110 $28

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Salary Trends for Security Threat Analyst

Salaries for a Security Threat Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,335 in 2023 to around $54,419 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Threat Analyst salary trends, .

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