Intelligence Analysts Salary in California
Intelligence Analysts in California earn a median of $124,840 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Detectives and Criminal Investigators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,610
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,280; the top 10% earn over $165,510. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
States ranked near California
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- Judicial Law Clerks$79,030 median in California
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61,250 median in California
- Management Analysts$101,460 median in California
Intelligence Analysts pay in California
How much do intelligence analysts make in California?
The median is $124,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,280 and the top 10% earn over $165,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for intelligence analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+33% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.