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Cyber Security Analyst Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$138,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.62/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
15,570
public U.S. Median
$129,180
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,154 #17 of 48

Cyber Security Analyst pay in California, explained

Cyber security analysts in California earn a median of $138,570 per year ($66.62 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $129,180. Entry-level workers earn around $66,070, while the most experienced cyber security analysts reach about $221,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $138,570 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $138,570 is worth about $125,154 in national buying power — ranking California #17 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Cyber Security Analyst pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,070
$31.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$138,570
$66.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$221,000
$106.25/hr

Cyber Security Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $138,570 $125,154
Arizona $125,260 $124,418 +$13,310
Nevada $106,200 $106,222 +$32,370

Cyber Security Analyst in California: FAQ

How much do cyber security analysts make in California?

Cyber security analysts in California earn a median of $138,570 per year ($66.62 per hour), compared with $129,180 nationally.

Does California pay cyber security analysts well?

At $138,570, California pays 7% above the national median for cyber security analysts. An estimated 15,570 work in the state.

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