Network Security Analyst

Network Security Analyst Salary

$21.5K

$134.5K

$171K

$124,395

/year

$59.81

/hour

Network Security Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$124,395

Columbus

Ohio

$120,153

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    How much does a Network Security Analyst make?

    As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a Network Security Analyst in the United States is $124,395 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $59.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,392/week or $10,366/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $171,000 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Network Security Analyst salaries currently range between $88,500 (25th percentile) to $166,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $169,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Network Security Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 77500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Network Security Analyst in your area makes on average $120,153 per year, or $4,242 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $124,395. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Security Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Network 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 Network Security Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Security Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $25,461 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,917 (24.1%) above the $124,395 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Network 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 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , 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 Network Security Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $154,312

    $74.19

    Berkeley, CA

    $152,314

    $73.23

    Sitka, AK

    $149,856

    $72.05

    Palo Alto, CA

    $146,598

    $70.48

    San Francisco, CA

    $146,559

    $70.46

    Santa Clara, CA

    $146,047

    $70.21

    Livermore, CA

    $145,914

    $70.15

    Waimea, HI

    $145,086

    $69.75

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $143,634

    $69.05

    Arlington, VA

    $143,338

    $68.91

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Network Security Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Network Security Analyst job category, we found that Security Risk Advisors jobs have average salaries similar than Network Security Analyst jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Security Risk Advisors

    $104,848

    $50.41

    Geographic Information Systems Engineer Gis Engineer

    $97,747

    $46.99

    Buyer Target

    $68,384

    $32.88

    Clearing Analyst

    $65,589

    $31.53

    Fox Security

    $39,591

    $19.03

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    Infographic detailing Network Security Analyst salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $124,395 per year or $59.81 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.