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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

$77,844
Average $77,844
Low $40,144
High $150,950

The average salary for a intelligence analyst is $77,844 per year in the United States and $10,000 cash bonus per year.5.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 2, 2026).

Intelligence Analyst job openings in United States

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Intelligence Analyst 1
SNA International3.6out of 5 stars.
Vienna, VA
Full-time
1 week 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.
Datadog
 
$245,000per year
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Strategic Analysis, Inc
 
$245,000per year
Expedia Group
 
$225,000per year
Synergy Solutions
 
$210,000per year
Trideum Corporation
 
$210,000per year
DataAnnotation
 
$208,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Intelligence Analysts near United States

  1. Fort Meade, MD
    $130,436 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $123,701 per year
  3. Arlington, VA
    $121,567 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $108,963 per year
  5. McLean, VA
    $107,713 per year

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The average salary for an Intelligence Analyst is $77,844 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 5.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 2, 2026.

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Intelligence Analyst salaries typically range between a low of $40,144 and a high of $150,950 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Intelligence Analyst include Fort Meade, MD at $130,436 per year, New York, NY at $123,701 per year, and Arlington, VA at $121,567 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Intelligence Analyst include Datadog ($245,000 per year) and Strategic Analysis, Inc ($245,000 per year).

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