National Security & Defense

Intelligence Analyst

Salary data based on 16 job postings

"The median salary for an Intelligence Analyst in the National Security & Defense field is $101,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $81,329 at the 10th percentile to $136,488 at the 90th percentile based on 11 job postings. Key skills required for this role include intelligence analysis, data analysis and interpretation, report writing, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and all-source intelligence analysis."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$101,500

10th Percentile

$81,329

90th Percentile

$136,488

Sample Size

11

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Intelligence Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$81,329Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$101,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$136,488Senior / top earners

Based on 11 job postings with salary data

Skills for Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence analysisData analysis and interpretationReport writingOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)All-source intelligence analysisWritten communication and reportingStrategic and tactical analysisIntelligence writingInformation discovery tools (Dataminr, TLOxp, LexisNexis)Information organization and prioritization

Common Employers Hiring Intelligence Analyst

  • Booz Allen Hamilton6 positions
  • Booz Allen2 positions
  • Celestar1 positions
  • General Dynamics Information Technology1 positions
  • Pinkerton1 positions

Top Locations for Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VAArlington, VA8283 Greensboro Dr, McLean, VA 22102Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United StatesMcLean, Virginia, United States

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Data extracted from 16 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026