How much does an IT Security Specialist make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a IT Security Specialist is $158,909 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $130,264 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 $28,645 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $126K-$203K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For an It Security Specialist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Security Specialist in United States. Employers include USAA, KPMG and IBM.
Top Paying Companies
For It Security Specialist in United States
| 1 | USAA | $136,572 | |
| 2 | KPMG | $136,039 | |
| 3 | IBM | $134,417 | |
| 4 | Capital One | $133,013 | |
| 5 | Target | $124,030 | |
| 6 | Lockheed Martin | $121,200 | |
| 7 | Boeing | $119,679 | |
| 8 | Genesis10 | $118,248 | |
| 9 | Leidos | $113,591 | |
| 10 | SAIC | $111,154 |
What are total pay estimates for an IT Security Specialist at different companies?
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$136,039
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IT Security Specialist Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an It Security Specialist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an It Security Specialist in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $136,572, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $127,144, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $124,030, Financial Services with a median total pay of $120,182, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $116,635.
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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IT Security Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for an IT Security Specialist is $158,909 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 779 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Security Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for an IT Security Specialist in United States is $203,000 per year.
The lowest salary for an IT Security Specialist in United States is $125,652 per year.
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