The salary of a Chief Information Security Officer in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Information Security Officer in the United States is $240,759. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $205,488 to a high of $291,812, with most professionals earning between $222,297 and $267,482.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $267,482 | $22,290 | $5,144 | $129 |
| Average | $240,759 | $20,063 | $4,630 | $116 |
| 25th Percentile | $222,297 | $18,525 | $4,275 | $107 |
An entry-level Chief Information Security Officer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $229,461. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $231,115. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $233,319. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $236,626, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $240,759.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chief Information Security Officer | $229,461 |
| Intermediate Level Chief Information Security Officer | $231,115 |
| Senior Level Chief Information Security Officer | $233,319 |
| Specialist Level Chief Information Security Officer | $236,626 |
| Expert Level Chief Information Security Officer | $240,759 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $240,759 | 75.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,944 | 4.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,112 | 3.2% | ||
| Disability | $4,815 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.6% | ||
| Pension | $13,001 | 4.1% | ||
| Time Off | $29,632 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $320,615 | 100% | ||
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