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Information Security Analysts salary in Tennessee

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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 Tennessee. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$115,430
Mean annual$130,320
Range (10th to 90th)$63,870 to $250,590
Tennessee employment3,330
State vs national-7.6% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Tennessee information security analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$63,87025TH$82,450MEDIAN$115,43075TH$155,59090TH$250,590

The middle 50% of workers earn between $82,450 and $155,590, with a median of $115,430.

Real disclosed salaries

Information Security Analysts in Tennessee: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 66 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $113,235. 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 — entry5$78,000
Level II — qualified24$97,800
Level III — experienced24$111,350
Level IV — fully competent13$138,778

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Federal Express CorporationCyber Security Advisor12$106,804
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPInformation Security Analyst - KBGFJG400984-211$130,000
HCA Management Services LPIAM Application Engineer Architect6$113,235
Deloitte & Touche LLPManager4$154,739
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSenior Associate JC60 - Information Security Analysts2$93,142
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLPSenior Solution Delivery Lead2$91,874
LBMC, PCCybersecurity Manager2$106,127
NEUMERIC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONINFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST2$106,080
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITALLead–IT Risk Management & Compliance2$104,000
Vanderbilt UniversityCybersecurity Engineer2$124,217

Recent sample filings

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

  • Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC
    $127,000
    NashvilleWage Level IIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-720021
  • Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG208989-8 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $145,490
    NashvilleWage Level IIDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-711072
  • Lead–IT Risk Management & Compliance at ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    $104,000
    MemphisWage Level IIIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708535
  • Senior Consultant at Deloitte & Touche LLP
    $175,000
    LebanonWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708757
  • Senior Consultant at Deloitte & Touche LLP
    $97,677
    NashvilleWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708755
  • IT Security Engineer at Quanta Manufacturing Nashville, LLC
    $120,000
    La VergneWage Level IIDecided Feb 13, 2026I-200-26037-624986
  • Information Security Analyst - KBGFJG400984-2 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $78,000
    NashvilleWage Level IDecided Feb 11, 2026I-200-26035-618291
  • Information Security Analyst - KBGFJG400984-2 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $78,000
    MurfreesboroWage Level IDecided Feb 11, 2026I-200-26035-618293

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 Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 27 certified offers. The most common variant is Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG179655-5 at a median of $130,000.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG179655-5Ernst & Young U.S. LLP9$130,000
Senior Cyber Security AnalystFederal Express Corporation7$106,804
Cyber Security AdvisorFederal Express Corporation5$124,446
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYSTNEUMERIC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION3$106,080
ManagerDeloitte & Touche LLP3$140,000

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

Pay by industry

Information Security Analysts in Tennessee, by industry

Median offered wage across 65 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $115,731.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesErnst & Young U.S. LLP30$115,731
Technology and softwareCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP13$95,000
Transportation and logisticsFederal Express Corporation12$106,804
HealthcareST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL3$104,000
ManufacturingQuanta Manufacturing Nashville, LLC2$135,624
Finance and insuranceGovernment Employee Insurance Company (GEICO)2$127,288
EducationVanderbilt University2$124,217
Retail and wholesaleFerguson Enterprises, Inc.1$104,562

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Tennessee2023 to 2025
$98,4702023$100,9902024$115,4302025

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 Tennessee?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Information Security Analysts in Tennessee is $115,430.
How does Tennessee compare to the national median for Information Security Analysts?
The Tennessee median is -7.6% versus the BLS national figure of $124,987.
What is the salary range for Information Security Analysts in Tennessee?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,870 and the 90th-percentile at $250,590, 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.