Data Protection Analyst

Data Protection Analyst Salary

$34K

$76.5K

$136.5K

$82,640

/year

$39.73

/hour

Data Protection Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$82,640

Columbus

Ohio

$79,822

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    How much does a Data Protection Analyst make?

    As of Jun 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Protection Analyst in the United States is $82,640 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,589/week or $6,886/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $136,500 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Data Protection Analyst salaries currently range between $62,500 (25th percentile) to $97,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $120,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Data Protection Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 34500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Data Protection Analyst in your area makes on average $79,822 per year, or $2,818 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $82,640. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Protection Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Protection 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 Data Protection Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Protection Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $18,548 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $19,875 (24.1%) above the $82,640 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, 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 Data Protection Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $102,515

    $49.29

    Cupertino, CA

    $101,957

    $49.02

    Berkeley, CA

    $101,188

    $48.65

    Sitka, AK

    $99,555

    $47.86

    Mountain View, CA

    $97,439

    $46.85

    San Francisco, CA

    $97,364

    $46.81

    Stanford, CA

    $97,098

    $46.68

    Santa Clara, CA

    $97,056

    $46.66

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $96,991

    $46.63

    Livermore, CA

    $96,936

    $46.60

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Protection Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Data Protection Analyst category.

    For example System Owner jobs pay as much as $145,935 (176.6%) more than the average Data Protection Analyst salary of $82,640. If you're qualified, finding work as a System Owner may help you make more money than that of the average Data Protection Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    System Owner

    $228,575

    $109.89

    Isse

    $126,833

    $60.98

    Information Systems Security Officer Isso

    $118,327

    $56.89

    Senior Information Security Officer

    $94,926

    $45.64

    Chenega Security

    $50,041

    $24.06

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Data Protection Analyst salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $82,640 per year or $39.73 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.