Hiring an intelligence analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
424 open postings ask for an intelligence analyst as of Nov 11, 2026, from 96 employers. The median advertised pay is $115,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 165 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 336 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an intelligence analyst?
Competitive. 96 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 82 open postings.
What should I pay an intelligence analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $115,000. The middle half runs from $101,450 to $133,125.
Where is an intelligence analyst being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (143), Maryland (55) and the District of Columbia (53). Together they hold 59% of its 424 open postings.
Who can help me hire an intelligence analyst?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.