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How to become information security analystseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$129,180
25th–75th pct. $97,810–$163,500
Top pay (est.)
$259,800
Top 10% $199,850
Pay in 5 years
$150,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$174,300est.
$149,900–$202,300
Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
77%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+21.0%
14K openings / yr

How to become information security analysts

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Information Security Analysts

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.1
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Monitoring
3.9
Active Listening
3.9
Active Learning
3.9
Writing
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Complex Problem Solving
3.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
6.0
Education and Training
4.2
English Language
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
Telecommunications
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.9
Administration and Management
3.8
Mathematics
3.5

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesWorking with ComputersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProcessing InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsAnalyzing Data or InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
53%
Post-bachelor's certificate
23%
Associate's degree
13%
Post-secondary certificate
7%
Master's degree
3%
Some college
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
23%
3–6 months
18%
1–3 months
15%
6–12 months
14%
Up to 1 month
12%
4–10 years
12%
Over 10 years
3%
1–2 years
2%
2–4 years
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
24%
4–6 years
21%
8–10 years
18%
Over 10 years
13%
6–8 years
10%
6–12 months
10%
1–2 years
2%
None
1%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as information security analysts

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.