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Hiring an intelligence analyst: the market today

The short answer ·

531 open postings ask for an intelligence analyst as of Sep 25, 2026, from 66 employers. The median advertised minimum is $77,600. 166 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

531open postings
66employers hiring
$77,600median advertised minimum
166new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Booz Allen Hamilton222
Leidos57
Peraton49
CACI International29
Amentum27

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$62,000
Median$77,600
Upper quartile$105,000

Advertised minimum, 377 postings with pay

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire an intelligence analyst?

Competitive. 66 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 222 open postings.

What should I pay an intelligence analyst?

Advertised minimums center on $77,600. The middle half runs from $62,000 to $105,000.