National Security & Defense

Intelligence Analyst

Salary data based on 9 job postings

"The median salary for an Intelligence Analyst in the National Security & Defense field is $101,500 per year, with salaries ranging up to $142,400 at the 90th percentile based on 8 job postings. Key skills required for this role include intelligence analysis, data analysis and interpretation, report writing, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and intelligence writing."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$101,500

10th Percentile

$101,500

90th Percentile

$142,400

Sample Size

8

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Intelligence Analyst Salary Distribution

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

Based on 8 job postings with salary data

Skills for Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence analysisData analysis and interpretationReport writingOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)Intelligence writingInformation discovery tools (Dataminr, TLOxp, LexisNexis)Information organization and prioritizationAll-source intelligence analysisWritten communication and reportingProblem-solving

Common Employers Hiring Intelligence Analyst

  • Booz Allen Hamilton5 positions
  • Booz Allen2 positions
  • Pinkerton1 positions
  • National Security Agency1 positions

Top Locations for Intelligence Analyst

Arlington, VAFort Belvoir, VA8283 Greensboro Dr, McLean, VA 22102Houston, TX 77014Fort Meade, MD

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Data extracted from 9 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated June 2026