Information Security Analysts pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for information security analysts is $65.65 an hour ($136,550 a year). About 5,220 people work in this job there.

$65.65Median hourly pay

$108,530–$176,450Middle half of workers, yearly

5,220People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($129,180). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($136,550).

Pay range for information security analysts in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$41.81	$86,970
25% of workers	$52.18	$108,530
Half of workers (median)	$65.65	$136,550
75% of workers	$84.83	$176,450
90% of workers	$108.32	$225,300

Information Security Analysts pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$136,550	5,220
Springfield	$128,910	130
Worcester	$128,630	270
Barnstable Town	$103,900	50
Amherst Town-Northampton	$101,520	30

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.