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Information Security Analysts salary in North Carolina

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Information Security Analysts in North Carolina. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$131,540
Mean annual$130,990
Range (10th to 90th)$77,150 to $173,670
North Carolina employment8,670
State vs national+5.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina information security analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$77,15025TH$100,620MEDIAN$131,54075TH$154,77090TH$173,670

The middle 50% of workers earn between $100,620 and $154,770, with a median of $131,540.

Real disclosed salaries

Information Security Analysts in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 198 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $130,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry14$89,586
Level II — qualified69$112,403
Level III — experienced45$139,173
Level IV — fully competent54$163,927

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Information Security Analysts in North Carolina. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPInformation Security Analysts - KBGFJG11849-2019$178,751
Deloitte & Touche LLPAdvisory Senior Consultant15$112,403
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity InvestmentsSenior Cybersecurity Tester/Assessor9$124,476
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPManager JC50 - Information Security Analysts7$119,683
AT&T SERVICES, INC.ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-CYBERSECURITY5$170,000
IBM CorporationBack-End Developer5$154,530
FMR LLC d/b/a Fidelity InvestmentsDirector, Corporate Services Technology Risk4$148,824
Truist BankCybersecurity Program Lead Strategist4$145,000
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Cyber Security Research Consultant4$101,539
Ally BankDir - Cyber Security Lead3$148,741

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Cybersecurity Analyst at Ventechsoft Inc
    $105,373
    CharlotteWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-724851
  • Senior Consultant at Deloitte & Touche LLP
    $105,373
    CharlotteWage Level IIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718758
  • Identity Management Security Analyst at TriVir LLC
    $125,000
    RaleighWage Level IIIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-203-26078-715275
  • Principal Analyst, Information Security at Molina Healthcare, Inc.
    $162,616
    MatthewsWage Level IVDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-716472
  • Sr Analyst Sr Cloud Security Engineer at Panera, LLC
    $140,351
    CaryWage Level IIIDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-712039
  • Information Security Analyst - KBGFJG222947-8 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $122,900
    DurhamWage Level IIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26072-700818
  • Associate, IT Application Owner at DB Global Technology, Inc.
    $98,450
    CaryWage Level IIDecided Mar 19, 2026I-200-26071-699440
  • Security Analyst at CipherQore Solutions, Inc.
    $120,000
    Research Triangle ParkWage Level IIDecided Mar 18, 2026I-200-26070-694519

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Information Security Analysts pay by experience level in North Carolina

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Information Security Analysts specialties in North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 75 certified offers. The most common variant is Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG11849-20 at a median of $159,376.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG11849-20Ernst & Young U.S. LLP14$159,376
ManagerDeloitte & Touche LLP12$156,375
Information Security AnalystJEAN MARTIN INC8$105,373
Security EngineerNEBULA TECHNOLOGIES LLC8$118,397
Associate Director, Tech Software EngineerFMR LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments7$163,779
Advisory Senior ConsultantDeloitte & Touche LLP4$109,928
Cyber Security Research ConsultantWells Fargo Bank, N.A.4$120,018
Cybersecurity [00062919]AT&T SERVICES, INC.4$142,500
Information Security Analysts - KBOEYTEST12640-19Ernst & Young U.S. LLP4$305,100
Manager JC50 - Information Security AnalystsCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP4$127,452
Cyber Security EngineerCloud Software Group3$114,587
Systems EngineerRELX, Inc.3$108,949

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Information Security Analysts in North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 196 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $119,683.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP76$119,683
Professional servicesErnst & Young U.S. LLP55$131,500
Finance and insuranceFidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments47$135,221
ManufacturingABB Inc.8$126,917
HealthcareMolina Healthcare, Inc.4$162,616
Nonprofit and civicAARP2$146,026
Energy and utilitiesDuke Energy Business Services, LLC2$131,706
Retail and wholesaleLowe's Companies, Inc.2$145,060

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in North Carolina over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2025
$125,9302023$121,0702024$131,5402025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

  2. 02

    Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.

  3. 03

    Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.

  4. 04

    Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

  5. 05

    Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

  6. 06

    Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.

  7. 07

    Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.

  8. 08

    Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+28.5%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Information Security Analysts in North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Information Security Analysts in North Carolina is $131,540.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Information Security Analysts?
The North Carolina median is +5.2% versus the BLS national figure of $124,987.
What is the salary range for Information Security Analysts in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $77,150 and the 90th-percentile at $173,670, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Information Security Analysts a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 28.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Information Security Analysts?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.