Information Security Analysts Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $168,160 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $80.85
10th percentile $99,720
90th percentile $224,920
Employed locally 4,010
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,720
    25th
    $129,350
    50th (median)
    $168,160
    75th
    $188,060
    90th
    $224,920

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    Boulder, CO $156,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $152,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    New Haven, CT $145,520

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    California $140,660
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,170

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $174,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $157,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $145,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $85,010
    Data Scientists $166,300
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $160,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in San Francisco, CA is $80.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $118.30 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in San Francisco, CA is 34.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $99,720 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,350.