Information Security Analysts Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $175,520 +40.5% vs national
Median hourly $84.38
10th percentile $90,910
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,500
National median $124,910

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Information Security Analysts
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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,910
    25th
    $132,810
    50th (median)
    $175,520
    75th
    $220,100

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 111% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    New Haven, CT $145,520

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    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

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other $168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $160,800
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $165,700
    Data Scientists $173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $80,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in San Jose, CA is $84.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $133.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in San Jose, CA is 40.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $90,910 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,810.