Information Security Analysts pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for information security analysts is $64.86 an hour ($134,900 a year). About 19,120 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($129,180). Virginia ranks 8th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for information security analysts in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.14 | $81,410 |
| 25% of workers | $49.99 | $103,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.86 | $134,900 |
| 75% of workers | $81.72 | $169,970 |
| 90% of workers | $98.92 | $205,750 |
Information Security Analysts pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $127,860 | 30 |
| Charlottesville | $126,340 | 210 |
| Richmond | $126,230 | 1,690 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $126,030 | 1,490 |
| Roanoke | $122,380 | 110 |
| Lynchburg | $121,340 | 90 |
| Winchester | $119,680 | 150 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $115,980 | 80 |
| Harrisonburg | $103,920 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for information security analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $136,460 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $120,840 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $65,040 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,030 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $109,610 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $121,590 |
| Computer Network Architects | $141,340 |
| Database Administrators | $93,320 |
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