Cyber Defense Analyst Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$111,632 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$81,845 $111,632 $171,947
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Cyber Defense Analyst in United States is $111,632 per year as of July 2026, based on 53 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $81,845, while senior specialists can earn up to $171,947. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $940 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Cyber Defense Analyst.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Cyber Defense Analyst over the last 6 months in United States.

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πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Cyber Defense Analyst in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 457 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Cyber Defense Analyst 53 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 19 0 0
Entry Level $81,845
Junior $89,834
Median Salary $111,632
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $132,478
Expert / Top Earners $171,947

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
Python
4%
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