Wages vary by employer and project difficulty. For example, large companies usually pay more than small companies. In addition, analysts are usually paid more for working on high-security projects. Manufacturing companies tend to pay more than government agencies.
Most information security analysts who work full time receive benefits. Benefits may include health insurance and a retirement plan. They may also include vacation and sick leave. Some employers offer stock in their company or pay for continuing education courses. Self-employed information security analysts must provide their own insurance.
Information security analysts (SOC 15-1212)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $38.54 | $48.95 | $60.10 |
| Yearly | $80,171 | $101,806 | $125,001 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $37.91 | $48.07 | $58.23 |
| Yearly | $78,849 | $99,984 | $121,122 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $36.96 | $48.79 | $60.09 |
| Yearly | $76,884 | $101,485 | $124,991 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $38.24 | $49.09 | $58.28 |
| Yearly | $79,546 | $102,104 | $121,226 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $40.57 | $52.38 | $64.19 |
| Yearly | $84,383 | $108,952 | $133,510 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $41.54 | $54.39 | $67.43 |
| Yearly | $86,397 | $113,137 | $140,258 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $23.46 | $41.97 | $61.25 |
| Yearly | $48,789 | $87,300 | $127,391 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $42.60 | $50.55 | $59.41 |
| Yearly | $88,603 | $105,141 | $123,581 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $28.51 | $31.52 | $40.87 |
| Yearly | $59,295 | $65,567 | $85,004 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $32.40 | $39.03 | $50.61 |
| Yearly | $67,395 | $81,175 | $105,269 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $41.05 | $48.97 | $61.47 |
| Yearly | $85,378 | $101,852 | $127,849 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $31.79 | $40.18 | $53.01 |
| Yearly | $66,128 | $83,584 | $110,265 | |
| United States | Hourly | $36.27 | $47.95 | $61.85 |
| Yearly | $75,450 | $99,730 | $128,640 | |