California Median
$138,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $129,180
State Rank
#3 of 48
15,570 employed here
How much does an Information Security Analyst make in California?
Information Security Analysts in California take home a median of $138,570 annually — roughly $66.62 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $129,180.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $66,070 while the top 10% make $221,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,840 and $177,890 a year.
Information Security Analyst salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,070 | $31.76 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $101,840 | $48.96 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $138,570 | $66.62 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $177,890 | $85.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $221,000 | $106.25 |
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How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 48 states and territories for Information Security Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Information Security Analyst salary in other states
Washington $154,940Maryland $139,640Delaware $137,030Massachusetts $136,550Colorado $135,220District of Columbia $135,090Virginia $134,900New Jersey $134,820New York $134,660North Carolina $131,540Minnesota $130,710Connecticut $130,570New Mexico $130,070Texas $129,890Georgia $128,970Hawaii $126,250Arizona $125,260Florida $124,860Illinois $124,180New Hampshire $124,000Alabama $122,730Iowa $119,710Pennsylvania $117,770South Dakota $116,640Tennessee $115,430Alaska $114,990Ohio $110,480Vermont $109,750Rhode Island $109,420North Dakota $107,540Michigan $106,230Nevada $106,200South Carolina $105,800Kentucky $103,630Arkansas $103,490Missouri $103,440Maine $101,730Wisconsin $101,550Indiana $101,420Kansas $100,620Utah $99,690Wyoming $98,710Oklahoma $94,000Louisiana $92,990Nebraska $92,550Mississippi $87,690Montana $81,950
Working as an Information Security Analyst in California
Nationally, about 191,000 people work as Information Security Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($138,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Information Security Analyst make in California?
The median Information Security Analyst salary in California is $138,570 per year, or about $66.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,070 at the entry level to $221,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Information Security Analysts about 7% more than the national median of $129,180. California ranks 3rd out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Information Security Analysts?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $138,570 a year. About 15,570 Information Security Analysts are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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