National Security & Defense

Intelligence Analyst

Salary data based on 34 job postings

Intelligence Analysts in the National Security & Defense field earn a median salary of $101,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $81,329 at the 10th percentile to $136,488 at the 90th percentile based on 23 job postings. Key skills required for this role include intelligence analysis, data analysis, report writing, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and threat assessment.

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$101,500

10th Percentile

$81,329

90th Percentile

$136,488

Sample Size

23

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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 23 job postings with salary data

Skills for Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence analysisData analysisReport writingOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)Threat assessmentData analysis and interpretationIntelligence AnalysisAll-source intelligence analysisResearch and investigationWritten communication

Common Employers Hiring Intelligence Analyst

  • Booz Allen Hamilton12 positions
  • Concentric3 positions
  • General Dynamics Information Technology2 positions
  • Pinkerton2 positions
  • SAIC2 positions

Top Locations for Intelligence Analyst

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFort Belvoir, VAHerndon, VAArlington, VAMcLean, Virginia, United States

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Data extracted from 34 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated September 2026