Jobs Similar to Information Security Analysts
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to information security analysts, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Information Security Engineers, Database Administrators and Computer Systems Engineers/Architects.
Information Security Analysts: $129,180 median pay · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Information Security Analysts) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 83% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 83% | $104,620−19% | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 83% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 4 | Penetration TestersSame group | 83% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Digital Forensics AnalystsSame group | 82% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 81% | $134,050+4% | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 81% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 81% | $105,850−18% | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 81% | $130,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 79% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Security Management Specialists | 78% | $83,050Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Statistical Assistants | 78% | $50,330−61% | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 78% | $104,300−19% | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 78% | $139,500+8% | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Document Management SpecialistsSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Validation Engineers | 77% | $102,440Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Software DevelopersSame group | 77% | $135,980+5% | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Logistics Analysts | 76% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Information Security Engineers
83% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Database Administrators
83% similar · $104,620 (−19%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
83% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 4Penetration Testers
83% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Digital Forensics Analysts
82% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Computer Network Architects
81% similar · $134,050 (+4%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Web Administrators
81% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Computer Systems Analysts
81% similar · $105,850 (−18%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
81% similar · $130,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 10Blockchain Engineers
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Data Warehousing Specialists
79% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Security Management Specialists
78% similar · $83,050 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 13Statistical Assistants
78% similar · $50,330 (−61%) · Bachelor's degree
- 14Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
78% similar · $104,300 (−19%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Database Architects
78% similar · $139,500 (+8%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Document Management Specialists
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Validation Engineers
77% similar · $102,440 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Software Developers
77% similar · $135,980 (+5%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 20Logistics Analysts
76% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for information security analysts also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where information security analysts is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Intelligence Analysts (84)
- Business Continuity Planners (82)
- Security Management Specialists (82)
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists (81)
- Statistical Assistants (78)
- Validation Engineers (77)
- Clinical Data Managers (76)
- Logistics Analysts (76)
- Logistics Engineers (76)
- Social Science Research Assistants (76)
Questions about jobs like information security analysts
What jobs are most similar to information security analysts?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Information Security Engineers (83% similar), Database Administrators (83% similar), Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (83% similar), Penetration Testers (83% similar) and Digital Forensics Analysts (82% similar).
Which jobs like information security analysts pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Database Architects ($139,500, +8%; usually a bachelor's degree), Software Developers ($135,980, +5%; usually a bachelor's degree) and Computer Network Architects ($134,050, +4%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with information security analysts ($129,180). Without more preparation than information security analysts usually need: Database Architects, Software Developers and Computer Network Architects.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.