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$85,669
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Cyber Security is $85,669 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,004 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 $6,665 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Security Manager | $61,503 /yr |
| Senior Security Manager | $112,521 /yr |
| Security Manager IV | $117,487 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Cyber Security in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cyber Security in United States. Employers include Google, Microsoft and Apple.
Top Paying Companies
For Cyber Security in United States
| 1 | $178,642 | ||
| 2 | Microsoft | $154,525 | |
| 3 | Apple | $142,049 | |
| 4 | Amazon | $142,045 | |
| 5 | IBM | $138,545 | |
| 6 | AT&T | $133,391 | |
| 7 | Nones | $127,303 | |
| 8 | Sandia National Laboratories | $124,708 | |
| 9 | PwC | $117,573 | |
| 10 | Bank of America | $116,670 |
For Security Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Security Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Security Manager | $61,503 /yr |
| Senior Security Manager | $112,521 /yr |
| Security Manager IV | $117,487 /yr |
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Cyber Security Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Cyber Security in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Cyber Security in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $142,047, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $133,391, Financial Services with a median total pay of $115,609, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $103,536, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $101,234.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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Cyber Security pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Cyber Security is $79,004 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Cyber Security salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1311 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cyber Security employees.
The highest salary for a Cyber Security in United States is $128,202 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cyber Security in United States is $48,686 per year.
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