Information Security Analysts Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $152,660 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $73.40
10th percentile $99,570
90th percentile $212,640
Employed locally 4,490
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,570
    25th
    $121,370
    50th (median)
    $152,660
    75th
    $174,530
    90th
    $212,640

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 136% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 36% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    New Haven, CT $145,520

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Washington $142,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $138,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $138,360
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,120
    Delaware $134,050

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $169,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $132,580
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $132,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Seattle, WA is $73.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Seattle, WA is 22.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $99,570 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,370.