Security & Investigations · Mid
Travel Security Intelligence Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$45,000
25th percentile
P50
$90,000
Median
P75
$90,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 5.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
300-600
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
10% year-over-year
RETENTION
3 yr avg tenure
25% annual turnover
Travel Security Intelligence Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing. Every major travel risk firm runs 24/7 operations centers. Global Guardian specifically recruiting for McLean, VA ops center. Role produces destination-specific intelligence: country risk assessments, route analyses, pre-trip packages, real-time monitoring during client travel. At Global Guardian: 'responsible for managing client data, international travel itineraries, global beacon tracking devices, worldwide intelligence monitoring, and assisting clients under duress traveling overseas.' ISO 31030 creating structured demand for intelligence-supported travel risk assessments. Shift work common. Remote increasingly available.
Also Known As
International Travel and Security Analyst, Global Security Intelligence Analyst, Travel Intelligence Analyst, GSOC Analyst — Travel, Travel Risk Analyst
What Does a Travel Security Intelligence Analyst Do?
The Travel Security Intelligence 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 2 to 7 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 300-600 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Travel Security Intelligence Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Travel Security Intelligence Analyst is $90,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $45,000 to $90,000. The 49% 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 0.1% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Travel Security Intelligence Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into Travel Security Intelligence 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 years, with an annual turnover rate of 25%.
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