National Security & Defense

Intelligence Specialist

Salary data based on 5 job postings

"The median salary for an Intelligence Specialist in the National Security & Defense field is $154,300 per year, with salaries ranging from $101,500 at the 10th percentile to $165,503 at the 90th percentile based on 3 job postings. Key skills for this role include research and analysis, intelligence analysis, geopolitical analysis, strategic technology issues, and open-source research."

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$154,300

10th Percentile

$101,500

90th Percentile

$165,503

Sample Size

3

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Intelligence Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$101,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$154,300Typical salary
90th Percentile$165,503Senior / top earners

Based on 3 job postings with salary data

Skills for Intelligence Specialist

Research and analysisIntelligence analysisGeopolitical analysisStrategic technology issuesOpen-source researchData analysis and interpretationRequirements analysisWritten communicationVerbal communicationIntelligence assessment development

Common Employers Hiring Intelligence Specialist

  • Naval Intelligence Activity1 positions
  • Parsons1 positions
  • United States Air Force1 positions
  • U.S. Department of Justice1 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton1 positions

Top Locations for Intelligence Specialist

Maryland, United StatesAberdeen, Maryland, United StatesArlingtonCharleston, West Virginia, United StatesMcLean, VA

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Data extracted from 5 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated September 2026