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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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