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Security Analyst Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV (2026)
Financial hubs prioritizing threat detection.
Median Salary: $141,600
Range: $109K – $326K
CoL Tier: High · 3-Year Trend: +5.2% · Source: Built In; Splunk (calculated)
Avg Total Comp
$174,000
Experience Level
Cybersecurity median $130k in Chicago; cleared professionals command +15% in DC.
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