Information Security Analysts Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $105,100 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.53
10th percentile $62,800
90th percentile $163,940
Employed locally 180
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,800
    25th
    $77,280
    50th (median)
    $105,100
    75th
    $131,820
    90th
    $163,940

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 158% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Boulder, CO $156,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $152,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $127,840
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $126,880
    Morgantown, WV $123,600
    Logan, UT-ID $120,800
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $120,440
    Columbus, GA-AL $115,730

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,650
    Software Developers $104,590
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,570
    Data Scientists $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Augusta, GA-SC is $50.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.21 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.9% below the national median of $124,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Information Security Analysts in Augusta?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,800 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,280.