Information Security Analysts pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $168,920 or more. The middle half of information security analysts in Augusta earn between $73,600 and $141,860.
- $63K10th
- $74K25th
- $106KMedian
- $142K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,070 | $9,256 | $53.40 |
| Median | $106,110 | $8,842 | $51.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,600 | $6,133 | $35.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,860 | $11,822 | $68.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Information Security Analysts pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Information security analysts in Augusta earn 16% less than the Georgia average ($131,590) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($132,510). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $129,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $111,070 | $106,110 | $62,690 | $168,920 | 190 |
| Georgia | $131,590 | $128,970 | $77,060 | $178,650 | 6,290 |
| United States | $132,510 | $129,180 | $75,090 | $199,850 | 190,650 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Information Security Analysts salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $111,070, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $82,174 a year, or $6,848 a month and $3,161 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $82,174 | $6,848 |
| Working in SC | $82,147 | $6,846 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for information security analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $111,070 buys what about $120,856 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Information Security Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 5th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($133,890).
- Atlanta$133,890
- Warner Robins$117,650
- Macon$116,990
- Savannah$111,240
- Augusta$111,070
- Columbus$109,580
- Gainesville$108,820
Highest-paying cities for information security analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($196,700).
- San Jose, CA$196,700
- Seattle, WA$162,580
- San Francisco, CA$159,070
- Boulder, CO$155,140
- Boston, MA$152,370
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Information Security Analysts salary in Augusta: questions
How much do information security analysts make an hour in Augusta?
$53.40 an hour on average, and $51.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level information security analysts salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the information security analysts take-home pay in Augusta?
About $82,174 a year ($6,848 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,070.
Do information security analysts earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($132,510).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1212; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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