Information Security Analysts Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $115,990 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.77
10th percentile $63,490
90th percentile $173,010
Employed locally 1,460
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,490
    25th
    $87,810
    50th (median)
    $115,990
    75th
    $138,350
    90th
    $173,010

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,970
    Lynchburg, VA $129,510
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $127,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,640
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $125,750

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,390
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,010
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,470
    Data Scientists $102,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Raleigh, NC is $55.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Raleigh, NC is 7.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,490 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,810.