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Security Analyst Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley CA (2026)

Financial hubs prioritizing threat detection.

Median Salary: $156,940

Range: $121K – $362K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +5.2% · Source: Built In; Splunk (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$192,850

Experience Level

Cybersecurity median $130k in Chicago; cleared professionals command +15% in DC.

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