Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $154,940 | $127,051 | +22% |
| Median hourly wage | $74.49 | $61.08 | +22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $144,804.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $158,215 | $99,000 | $211,200 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Cybersecurity Analyst in Washington is $154,940, or about $74.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Cybersecurity Analysts is $127,051. Washington is +22% above the national median.
Entry-level cybersecurity analysts in Washington typically earn from $99,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 6,030 cybersecurity analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $154,940, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.