How much does an information security analyst make in California?
$138,600a year
Median yearly pay for information security analysts in California. That is $66.62 an hour or $11,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.62
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 15,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,070Median: $138,600Highest 10%: $221,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,070 | $31.76 | |
| 25th | $101,800 | $48.96 | |
| Median | $138,600 | $66.62 | |
| 75th | $177,900 | $85.52 | |
| 90th | $221,000 | $106.25 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $176,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $137,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $133,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $132,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $130,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $130,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $129,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $118,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $115,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $110,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $108,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $101,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for information security analysts.
| 1. Washington | $154,900 |
| 2. Maryland | $139,600 |
| 3. California | $138,600 |
| 4. Delaware | $137,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $136,600 |
| 6. Colorado | $135,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an information security analyst make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $66.62 ($138,600 a year).
Do information security analysts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $138,600 against $129,200 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for information security analyst pay?
California ranks 3 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays information security analysts the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $176,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.