What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Computer Security Analyst?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Computer Security Analyst jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Mountain View, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $131,424 $10,952 $2,527 $63.18 Sitka, AK $129,303 $10,775 $2,486 $62.16 Mountain View, CA $126,620 $10,551 $2,435 $60.88 Menlo Park, CA $126,482 $10,540 $2,432 $60.81 San Francisco, CA $126,458 $10,538 $2,431 $60.80 Silicon Valley, CA $126,255 $10,521 $2,427 $60.70 San Jose, CA $126,129 $10,510 $2,425 $60.64 Santa Clara, CA $126,057 $10,504 $2,424 $60.60 Sunnyvale, CA $125,973 $10,497 $2,422 $60.56 Livermore, CA $125,901 $10,491 $2,421 $60.53

Computer Security Analyst

Computer Security Analyst Salary

Q: How much does a Computer Security Analyst make?

The average annual pay for a computer security analyst in the United States is $107,334 a year — that works out to approximately $51.60 an hour. The middle 80% of Computer Security Analysts earn between $68,500 (10th percentile) and $130,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Computer Security Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$107,334

Columbus

Ohio

$103,674

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How much does a Computer Security Analyst make?

As of May 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Security Analyst in the United States is $107,334 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.60 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,064/week or $8,944/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $141,500 and as low as $39,500, the majority of Computer Security Analyst salaries currently range between $91,500 (25th percentile) to $130,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $130,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Security Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 38500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Computer Security Analyst in your area makes on average $103,674 per year, or $3,660 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $107,334. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Security Analyst salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Security Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Security Analyst Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Security Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Mountain View, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mountain View, CA, beats the national average by $19,286 (18.0%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $24,090 (22.4%) above the $107,334 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Security Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, CA, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Security Analyst role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$131,424	$10,952	$2,527	$63.18
Sitka, AK	$129,303	$10,775	$2,486	$62.16
Mountain View, CA	$126,620	$10,551	$2,435	$60.88
Menlo Park, CA	$126,482	$10,540	$2,432	$60.81
San Francisco, CA	$126,458	$10,538	$2,431	$60.80
Silicon Valley, CA	$126,255	$10,521	$2,427	$60.70
San Jose, CA	$126,129	$10,510	$2,425	$60.64
Santa Clara, CA	$126,057	$10,504	$2,424	$60.60
Sunnyvale, CA	$125,973	$10,497	$2,422	$60.56
Livermore, CA	$125,901	$10,491	$2,421	$60.53

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer Security Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

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