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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Information Security Analysts salary in South Carolina

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 April 27, 2026

2024 wage data not published for information security analysts in South Carolina

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 1,470 workers in this role in South Carolina in 2024.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

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

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 15 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $115,000. 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 — entry2$90,000
Level II — qualified6$112,403
Level III — experienced3$135,221
Level IV — fully competent1$176,700

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
RS SOLUTIONS, LLCSENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST3$112,403
Global Lending Services LLCCyber Security Analyst II2$90,000
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSenior Associate JC60 - Information Security Analysts2$112,403
LPL Financial LLCPrincipal Architect Cyber Security1$189,263
Highmark HealthSenior Identity Access Management Security Engineer1$121,428
Virginia Electric and Power CompanySenior Information Security Analyst1$120,000
RBUS, Inc.Senior Security Engineer1$146,286
HM Health Solutions, Inc.Senior Identity Access Management Security Engineer1$117,892
FMR LLC d/b/a Fidelity InvestmentsPrincipal Technology Risk Analyst1$135,221
The Huntington National BankIS Technical Specialist1$115,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • Principal Architect Cyber Security at LPL Financial LLC
    $189,263
    Fort MillDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-467584
  • Senior Identity Access Management Security Engineer at Highmark Health
    $121,428
    SIMPSONVILLEDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-392049
  • Senior Information Security Analyst at Virginia Electric and Power Company
    $120,000
    CayceWage Level IIDecided Aug 29, 2025I-200-25234-262009
  • Senior Security Engineer at RBUS, Inc.
    $146,286
    Fort MillWage Level IIIDecided Jul 3, 2025I-200-25177-133205
  • Cyber Security Analyst II at Global Lending Services LLC
    $87,000
    GreenvilleWage Level IDecided May 23, 2025I-200-25136-984217
  • Cyber Security Analyst II at Global Lending Services LLC
    $93,000
    GreenvilleWage Level IDecided May 2, 2025I-200-25115-904396
  • Senior Associate JC60 - Information Security Analysts at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $112,403
    Fort MillWage Level IIDecided Apr 24, 2025I-200-25107-873858
  • Senior Identity Access Management Security Engineer at HM Health Solutions, Inc.
    $117,892
    SimpsonvilleWage Level IIIDecided Mar 28, 2025I-200-25080-794575

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.

By seniority

Information Security Analysts pay by experience level in South 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.

Pay by industry

Information Security Analysts in South Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 15 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $119,660.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Finance and insuranceGlobal Lending Services LLC8$119,660
Technology and softwareRS SOLUTIONS, LLC5$112,403
Energy and utilitiesVirginia Electric and Power Company1$120,000
Professional servicesRBUS, Inc.1$146,286

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in South Carolina over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Not enough history to render a trend yet. Check back after the next refresh.

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

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.