Hiring an intelligence analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
382 open postings ask for an intelligence analyst as of Oct 5, 2026, from 83 employers. The median advertised pay is $107,500, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 213 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
382open postings
83employers hiring
$107,500median advertised pay
213new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 303 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an intelligence analyst?
Competitive. 83 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 100 open postings.
What should I pay an intelligence analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $107,500. The middle half runs from $100,750 to $127,025.