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Intelligence analyst salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Intelligence Analyst make in the United States?

Average base salary

$65,477
Average $65,477
Low $32,922
High $130,227

The average salary for a intelligence analyst is $65,477 per year in the United States and $10,000 cash bonus per year.3.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Intelligence Analyst job openings in United States

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Senior All Source Analyst (Obj...
BigBear.ai4.2out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Intelligence Analyst in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Strategic Analysis, Inc
 
$245,000per year
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Expedia Group
 
$225,000per year
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Synergy Solutions
 
$210,000per year
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Trideum Corporation
 
$210,000per year
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AllSTEM Connections
 
$202,800per year
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North Wind Group
 
$200,395per year
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Highest paying cities for Intelligence Analysts near United States

  1. Fort Meade, MD
    $121,818 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $116,614 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $114,462 per year
  4. Colorado Springs, CO
    $113,889 per year
  5. Arlington, VA
    $112,126 per year

Where can an Intelligence Analyst earn more?

Compare salaries for Intelligence Analysts in different locations
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