Information Security Analysts Salary in California
Information Security Analysts in California earn a median of $138,570 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($129,180)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 15,570
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,070; the top 10% earn over $221,000. Nationally the range is $75,090 to $199,850.
States ranked near California
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Information Security Analysts pay in California
How much do information security analysts make in California?
The median is $138,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,070 and the top 10% earn over $221,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for information security analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 48 (+7% vs. the national median of $129,180). Living costs are not included.