National Security & Defense

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Salary figures from 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 19 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Senior Intelligence Analyst in the National Security and Defense field is $126,800 per year, with salaries ranging from $100,001 at the 10th percentile to $154,300 at the 90th percentile, based on 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 19 analyzed). Key required skills for this role include intelligence analysis, all-source intelligence analysis, data analysis, AI technologies, and all-source analysis.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$126,800

10th Percentile

$100,001

90th Percentile

$154,300

Salary Disclosures

15

of 19 postings analyzed

Senior Intelligence Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$100,001Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$126,800Typical salary
90th Percentile$154,300Senior / top earners

Based on 15 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence analysisAll-source intelligence analysisData analysisAI technologiesAll-source analysisAll-source threat intelligence analysisBriefing and presentationBriefing preparationCounterintelligenceCritical thinking

Common Employers Hiring Senior Intelligence Analyst

  • SAIC4 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton3 positions
  • CrowdStrike2 positions
  • ANSER1 positions
  • Chainalysis1 positions

Top Locations for Senior Intelligence Analyst

Arlington, VAWashington, DCAberdeen Proving Ground, MDArlingtonAurora, CO

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Figures from 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 19 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this