Security & Investigations · Mid
Threat Assessment Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$55,000
25th percentile
P50
$110,000
Median
P75
$100,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 7.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
100-300
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
12% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
20% annual turnover
Threat Assessment Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing demand driven by escalating threat environment. ZeroFox identified over 2,200 threats against executives in five weeks spanning late 2024 to early 2025. Post-Thompson, subsequent events (Midtown Manhattan shooting, Charlie Kirk assassination) prevented typical post-crisis memory fade and kept boards engaged. Evaluates threats using structured professional judgment methodologies adapted from US Secret Service protective intelligence model. GDBA pioneered this with MOSAIC system. Deepfake-enabled threats and AI voice clones adding new complexity to threat assessment. LAPD Threat Management Unit (world's first, established 1990) produces stalking/threat assessment experts for entertainment industry. ASIS CPP and ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM) preferred credentials.
Also Known As
Threat Intelligence Analyst, Behavioral Threat Analyst, Protective Intelligence Specialist, Threat Management Analyst, Principal Threat Analyst
What Does a Threat Assessment Analyst Do?
The Threat Assessment Analyst operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 100-300 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Threat Assessment Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Threat Assessment Analyst is $110,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $55,000 to $100,000. The 42% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Threat Assessment Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into Threat Assessment Analyst roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 20%.
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