Information Security Analysts pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for information security analysts is $58.94 an hour ($122,600 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$58.94Median hourly pay

$97,990–$154,270Middle half of workers, yearly

1,650People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($129,180). It is 11% higher than the Ohio median ($110,480).

Pay range for information security analysts in Columbus (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$36.45	$75,820
25% of workers	$47.11	$97,990
Half of workers (median)	$58.94	$122,600
75% of workers	$74.17	$154,270
90% of workers	$83.98	$174,670

Information Security Analysts pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus (this page)	$122,600	1,650
Cincinnati	$114,300	1,320
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$111,430	510
Cleveland	$105,890	920
Akron	$104,530	270
Toledo	$103,720	150
Canton-Massillon	$98,900	80
Youngstown-Warren	$85,490	30

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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Computer Network Support Specialists	$81,220
Computer Network Architects	$131,260

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.