What do published salary ranges add?

The BLS May 2025 median is $129,180 for information-security analysts. Observed employer listings include Huntress's $100,000–$125,000 base range and DoorDash's $164,200–$241,500 national base range for different roles.

These are labor references, not managed-service prices. A supplier fee may include tools, multiple shifts, management and shared capacity; a salary excludes several employer costs. Use salary data only within a defined build-versus-buy model.