Salary distribution
Where Texas information security analysts fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,020 and $149,780, with a median of $124,970.
Information Security Analysts in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 1,000 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $131,735. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 117 | $85,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 365 | $106,755 |
| Level III — experienced | 164 | $141,900 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 218 | $156,372 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Information Security Analysts in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | Advisory Senior Consultant | 122 | $137,862 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG206633-10 | 97 | $161,350 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Security Engineer I | 32 | $156,500 |
| Citibank, N.A. | Information Security Technical Lead Analyst | 25 | $153,157 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | Associate, Technology Audit | 23 | $119,800 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | Manager | 23 | $157,000 |
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. | Lead Cybersecurity | 21 | $160,000 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES LLC | Vice President, Security Engineering | 15 | $145,000 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Vice President, Lead Security Engineer | 14 | $160,450 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | Security Architect L1 | 13 | $104,042 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Information Systems Security Analyst II at Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority$103,299AustinDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501279
- Information Security Technical Lead Analyst at Citibank, N.A.$149,531IrvingDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495628
- Associate Director Engineer Cybersecurity at OneMain General Services Corporation$149,531IrvingDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494455
- Sr Ana-Cyber Security at FedEx Freight, Inc.$131,767LewisvilleDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493514
- Email Security Analyst at The Vanguard Group, Inc.$130,000PlanoDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490261
- Team Lead “ SAP GRC & Cloud Security at NRG Energy, Inc.$175,100HoustonDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482726
- Principal System Engineer, Network & Voice at Vistra Corporate Services Company$149,531IrvingDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-479907
- Security Architect L2 at Edgile LLC$198,933IrvingDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477527
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.
Information Security Analysts pay by experience level in Texas
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.
Information Security Analysts specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 450 certified offers. The most common variant is Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG206633-10 at a median of $161,350.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analysts - KBGFJG206633-10 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 82 | $161,350 |
| Security Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 72 | $152,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | Aujas Cybersecurity Limited | 71 | $106,995 |
| Manager | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 44 | $162,609 |
| Advisory Senior Consultant | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 42 | $101,692 |
| Vice President, Security Engineering | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 26 | $159,500 |
| Advisory Manager | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 25 | $144,789 |
| Security Analyst | GP TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 22 | $103,271 |
| Lead Cybersecurity | AT&T SERVICES, INC. | 20 | $158,229 |
| Senior Consultant | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 18 | $126,467 |
| INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYSTS | HCL AMERICA INC | 14 | $121,795 |
| Information Security Analyst - KBGFJG320770-3 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 14 | $115,710 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Information Security Analysts in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 999 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $106,998.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | AT&T SERVICES, INC. | 366 | $106,998 |
| Professional services | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 330 | $143,472 |
| Finance and insurance | Citibank, N.A. | 175 | $137,542 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 60 | $162,650 |
| Manufacturing | Intel Corporation | 37 | $125,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Federal Express Corporation | 10 | $122,668 |
| Energy and utilities | Lower Colorado River Authority | 8 | $149,766 |
| Healthcare | CHRISTUS Health | 5 | $99,341 |
| Real estate | Anywhere Real Estate Operations, LLC | 3 | $114,950 |
| Government and public sector | NRG Energy, Inc. | 2 | $162,536 |
| Nonprofit and civic | DREAM Venture Labs Inc. | 2 | $117,603 |
| Education | Houston Independent School District | 1 | $140,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 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
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- 02
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- 03
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- 04
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- 05
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- 06
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
- 07
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
- 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, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for information security analysts in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Dallas$131,280
- Austin$121,880
- Houston$120,170
- San Antonio$113,930
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Information Security Analysts in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Information Security Analysts in Texas is $124,970.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Information Security Analysts?
- The Texas median is +2.8% versus the BLS national figure of $121,514.
- What is the salary range for Information Security Analysts in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $72,490 and the 90th-percentile at $173,350, 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.
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.