Information Security Analysts pay in California
Information Security Analysts in California earn an average of $149,090 a year. That is $16,580 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $132,510. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $196,700.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $132,510 | $63.71 |
| California | $149,090 | $71.68 |
| Arizona | $125,170 | $60.18 |
| Nevada | $119,190 | $57.30 |
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Questions and answers
How much do information security analysts make in California?
The average is $149,090 a year, and the median is $138,570. That is $16,580 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $132,510.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$71.68 an hour on average; the median is $66.62.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($196,700), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($159,070). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($111,420).
How does California rank?
California ranks #4 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.