Information Security Analysts pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for information security analysts is $71.61 an hour ($148,950 a year). About 16,560 people work in this job there.

$71.61Median hourly pay

$122,590–$173,850Middle half of workers, yearly

16,560People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($129,180). It is 10% higher than the District of Columbia median ($135,090).

Pay range for information security analysts in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$46.42	$96,550
25% of workers	$58.94	$122,590
Half of workers (median)	$71.61	$148,950
75% of workers	$83.58	$173,850
90% of workers	$100.62	$209,290

Information Security Analysts pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)	$148,950	16,560

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for information security analysts

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
Job outlook: +21% over ten years, much faster than average · about 14,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

All-source AnalystApplication Security AnalystApplications Security AnalystAutomatic Data Processing Systems Security SpecialistAdp Systems SecurityBlue Team MemberCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCisspComputer Security CoordinatorComputer Security Information SpecialistComputer Security SpecialistComputer Systems Security Analyst

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