Information Security Analysts Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $99,150 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.67
10th percentile $69,740
90th percentile $162,160
Employed locally 320
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,740
    25th
    $81,880
    50th (median)
    $99,150
    75th
    $129,690
    90th
    $162,160

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 121% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $127,840
    Spartanburg, SC $106,780
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $105,100
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $104,070
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $103,800

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$124,790
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other$127,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists$77,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Charleston, SC is $47.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Charleston, SC is 20.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $69,740 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,880.