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Security analyst salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Security Analyst make in the United States?

Average base salary

$98,745
Average $98,745
Low $60,065
High $162,335

The average salary for a security analyst is $98,745 per year in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 12, 2026).

Security Analyst job openings in United States

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Campus Security Analyst
Shady Hill School3.8out of 5 stars.
Cambridge, MA
Part-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Security Analyst in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Roblox
 
$264,253per year
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Stripe
 
$238,000per year
inSync Staffing
 
$228,800per year
Shyft6
 
$218,400per year
Solventum
 
$203,668per year
Fanatics
 
$203,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Security Analysts near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $106,732 per year
  2. Arlington, VA
    $105,706 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $104,921 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $104,495 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $103,247 per year

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The average salary for a Security Analyst is $98,745 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 12, 2026.

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Security Analyst salaries typically range between a low of $60,065 and a high of $162,335 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Security Analyst include New York, NY at $106,732 per year, Arlington, VA at $105,706 per year, and Austin, TX at $104,921 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Security Analyst include Roblox ($264,253 per year) and Stripe ($238,000 per year).