Average Intelligence Analyst Salary

Intelligence analysts generally work for government agencies, and companies which work with the government, in order to provide information about security threats. Although this job involves working many hours within an office environment, it often requires on-field exploration, as well, in order to best understand situations and conduct investigations.

This job may require travel, both local and international, so flexibility with time is very important. Strong computer, research, and report-writing skills are generally required in order to carry out searches, maintain communication with employers and co-workers, and present findings to the appropriate parties. Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills are also important.

Intelligence analysts are responsible for perusing and making sense of large amounts of data, which involves analyses such as history and statistics. All information acquired should be classified and kept confidential as necessary. Those in this position must be familiar with the necessary analysis tools and automated systems like databases, imagery analysis, and signal intelligence, and some jobs require intelligence analysts to have reached a certain level of security clearance. Aspiring intelligence analysts should receive training from an intelligence collection and analysis school and earn the proper certification. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may also be a minimum requirement, though some employers will hire those with significant prior experience in place of a degree. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Intelligence Analyst Tasks

• Determine the significance and reliability of incoming information.
• Establish and maintain intelligence records and files.
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct research efforts.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Intelligence Analysts will find that Honolulu offers an impressive pay rate, one which exceeds the national average by 22 percent. Intelligence Analysts will also find cushy salaries in Fort Meade (+19 percent), McLean (+12 percent), San Antonio (+11 percent), and Washington (+8 percent). Arlington ranks last in the field for pay, reporting salaries 9 percent below the national average. Tampa and Hampton are a couple other places where companies are known to pay below the median — salaries are 8 percent lower and 7 percent lower, respectively.