Foreign Affairs

Intelligence Analyst

Salary data based on 5 job postings

"The median salary for an Intelligence Analyst in the Foreign Affairs field is $126,800 per year, with salaries ranging from $101,500 at the 10th percentile to $142,400 at the 90th percentile, based on 4 job postings. Key required skills for this role include data analysis and interpretation, report writing, open-source intelligence (OSINT), intelligence writing, and proficiency with information discovery tools such as Dataminr, TLOxp, and LexisNexis."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$126,800

10th Percentile

$101,500

90th Percentile

$142,400

Sample Size

4

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Intelligence Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$101,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$126,800Typical salary
90th Percentile$142,400Senior / top earners

Based on 4 job postings with salary data

Skills for Intelligence Analyst

Data analysis and interpretationReport writingOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)Intelligence writingInformation discovery tools (Dataminr, TLOxp, LexisNexis)Information organization and prioritizationAll-source intelligenceIntelligence community products and methodsStrategic and tactical analysisIndependent and collaborative work

Common Employers Hiring Intelligence Analyst

  • Booz Allen Hamilton2 positions
  • Booz Allen2 positions
  • Pinkerton1 positions

Top Locations for Intelligence Analyst

8283 Greensboro Dr, McLean, VA 22102Arlington, VAHouston, TX 77014Washington, DC

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Data extracted from 5 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026