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$256,169
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Chief Information Security Officer is $256,169 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $165,780 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $90,389 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Information Officer | $303,367 /yr |
| Senior Chief Information Officer | $277,861 /yr |
| Lead Chief Information Officer | $270,846 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Chief Information Security Officer
Some related job titles are Chief Information Officer Salaries with median pay of $303,367, CISO Salaries with median pay of $214,813, Information Security Director Salaries with median pay of $207,205, Director of Security Salaries with median pay of $277,599.
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$330,111
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$386,835
/ yr
$261,566
/ yr
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/ yr
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$283,763
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$276,024
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$306,470
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$319,647
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$283,280
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Top Paying Industries
For a Chief Information Security Officer in United States
The top paying industry for a Chief Information Security Officer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $330,111.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
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United States of America
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$330K | $165K
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$270K | $50K
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$170K | $9K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
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$127K | $6K
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Chief Information Security Officer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Chief Information Security Officer is $165,780 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Chief Information Security Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 101 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Information Security Officer employees.
The highest salary for a Chief Information Security Officer in United States is $281,374 per year.
The lowest salary for a Chief Information Security Officer in United States is $97,674 per year.
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