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Information Security Analysts

Median Salary
120,360
Job Outlook
+33%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

79%

Federal Government

7%

State and local government

7%

Private not for profit

6%

Self-employed

1%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 17,300 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$57,770

10%

$120,360

Median

$142,940

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    52%

  • Post baccalaureate

    22%

  • Associate's degree

    12%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    7%

  • Some college

    2%

  • Master's degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Telecommunications

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.