Occupation is in demand.
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 | $40.11 | $52.33 | $63.15 |
| Yearly | $83,427 | $108,852 | $131,349 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $36.91 | $48.51 | $57.99 |
| Yearly | $76,771 | $100,892 | $120,617 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $33.61 | $39.58 | $47.85 |
| Yearly | $69,902 | $82,318 | $99,527 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $38.95 | $52.91 | $63.49 |
| Yearly | $81,016 | $110,059 | $132,059 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $40.44 | $51.69 | $60.32 |
| Yearly | $84,113 | $107,507 | $125,459 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $40.00 | $53.72 | $66.13 |
| Yearly | $83,196 | $111,739 | $137,558 | |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area | Hourly | $18.08 | $33.61 | $52.79 |
| Yearly | $37,607 | $69,919 | $109,800 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $43.48 | $57.87 | $69.92 |
| Yearly | $90,445 | $120,367 | $145,442 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $41.67 | $48.43 | $56.89 |
| Yearly | $86,675 | $100,730 | $118,331 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $43.16 | $51.58 | $60.72 |
| Yearly | $89,769 | $107,285 | $126,302 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $38.20 | $45.21 | $53.67 |
| Yearly | $79,462 | $94,042 | $111,642 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $35.90 | $42.33 | $48.62 |
| Yearly | $74,674 | $88,046 | $101,136 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $31.69 | $38.14 | $53.16 |
| Yearly | $65,916 | $79,328 | $110,566 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $38.05 | $46.36 | $65.62 |
| Yearly | $79,147 | $96,419 | $136,500 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $38.42 | $52.55 | $62.83 |
| Yearly | $79,916 | $109,303 | $130,697 | |
| United States | Hourly | $37.71 | $49.80 | $63.89 |
| Yearly | $78,440 | $103,590 | $132,890 | |