Information Security Analysts Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $120,020 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.70
10th percentile $74,760
90th percentile $172,880
Employed locally 1,230
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,760
    25th
    $97,720
    50th (median)
    $120,020
    75th
    $147,420
    90th
    $172,880

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 150% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 50% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $115,000
    Wheeling, WV-OH $112,570
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $108,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $107,720
    Ohio $107,570
    Cleveland, OH $105,990

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $117,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,050
    Computer Network Support Specialists $70,900
    Computer Occupations, All Other $120,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Columbus, OH is $57.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Columbus, OH is 3.9% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $74,760 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,720.