Information Security Analysts: salaries by company (2026)
The median base salary for information security analysts in 2,687 certified H-1B filings is $135,000, with the middle half between $106,995 – $169,964.
Highest-paying employers
Employers with at least 20 filings for this occupation, ranked by median base salary.
| Employer | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | $179,292 | $154,000 – $209,260 | 33 |
| PwC | $169,000 | $127,000 – $200,000 | 69 |
| EY (Ernst & Young) | $157,783 | $122,814 – $215,000 | 340 |
| Citi | $156,482 | $150,844 – $178,005 | 24 |
| Walmart | $151,060 | $126,854 – $167,565 | 23 |
| Deloitte | $144,997 | $110,000 – $169,784 | 190 |
| $143,000 | $129,500 – $178,500 | 39 | |
| Cognizant | $127,109 | $112,112 – $138,944 | 37 |
| Goldman Sachs | $120,500 | $103,450 – $147,000 | 79 |
| Wipro | $106,995 | $94,682 – $120,800 | 31 |
Employers with the most filings
| Employer | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| EY (Ernst & Young) | 340 | $157,783 |
| Deloitte | 190 | $144,997 |
| Goldman Sachs | 79 | $120,500 |
| PwC | 69 | $169,000 |
| 39 | $143,000 | |
| Cognizant | 37 | $127,109 |
| Microsoft | 33 | $179,292 |
| Wipro | 31 | $106,995 |
| Citi | 24 | $156,482 |
| Walmart | 23 | $151,060 |
By state
| State | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $130,000 | 579 |
| California | $175,000 | 342 |
| New York | $145,400 | 194 |
| New Jersey | $149,760 | 189 |
| Illinois | $120,765 | 156 |
| Georgia | $127,254 | 123 |
| Washington | $176,228 | 116 |
| North Carolina | $127,067 | 101 |
| Massachusetts | $132,000 | 93 |
| Florida | $119,400 | 92 |
| Virginia | $140,600 | 85 |
| Pennsylvania | $112,351 | 60 |
Take-home pay
In Texas, where most of these filings are, the median base of $135,000 leaves about $103,539 a year ($8,628 a month) after federal, FICA and state taxes for a single filer. See the Texas paycheck calculator for your own numbers.
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
How much do information security analysts make?
The median base salary in 2,687 certified H-1B filings is $135,000 a year; the middle half earn $106,995 – $169,964.
Which company pays information security analysts the most?
Among employers with at least 20 filings, Microsoft has the highest median base salary at $179,292.
Which state pays information security analysts the most?
Among states with at least 20 filings, Washington has the highest median at $176,228.