Information Security Analysts Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $127,840 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.46
10th percentile $79,020
90th percentile $169,790
Employed locally 2,130
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,020
    25th
    $96,960
    50th (median)
    $127,840
    75th
    $161,250
    90th
    $169,790

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 159% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 59% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,970
    Lynchburg, VA $129,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,640
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $125,750
    Winston-Salem, NC $123,700

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $110,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,250
    Data Scientists $131,110
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other $110,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Charlotte, NC-SC is $61.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 2.3% above 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $79,020 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,960.