Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Demand
growth projected
Work from Home
of roles are remote
Getting In
Easy start
No experience required
Your Timeline
3-6 months
to land your first role
National salary distribution
Annual salary percentiles for Cybersecurity Analyst roles across the US
Median Salary
$124,910
Top 10% Earn
$182K
Job Growth
+29%
US Employment
175K
Salary by location
Where cybersecurity analysts earn the most
Certifications that boost this salary
How specific certifications impact earning potential for cybersecurity analysts
CompTIA Security+
Holders earn 21% more on average
Without
$95,000
With cert
$115,000
CISSP
Holders earn 32% more on average
Without
$110,000
With cert
$145,000
Key skills
Education
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, CS, or IT; certifications often valued more than degrees
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, supplemented with Levels.fyi and Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.