How much does an Information Security Administrator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Information Security Administrator in the United States is $87,056. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,271 to $105,962, with most professionals earning between $53,079 and $123,175.

Information Security Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,962 $8,830 $2,038 $51
Average $87,056 $7,255 $1,674 $42
25th Percentile $69,271 $5,773 $1,332 $33

Average Salary

25% $69,271 10% $53,079 90% $123,175 75% $105,962 $87,056 50%(Median)
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Last Updated on April 01, 2025

How Does Experience Level Affect an Information Security Administrator's Salary?

An entry-level Information Security Administrator with less than 1 year of experience earns about $79,093. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $80,420. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $85,198. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $94,110, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $97,779.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Information Security Administrator $79,093
Intermediate Level Information Security Administrator $80,420
Senior Level Information Security Administrator $85,198
Specialist Level Information Security Administrator $94,110
Expert Level Information Security Administrator $97,779
$79,093 0 yr
$80,420 < 2 yrs
$85,198 2-4 yrs
$94,110 5-8 yrs
$97,779 > 8 yrs
Last Updated on April 01, 2025
Entry Level 9%
Mid Level 8%
Senior Level 2%
Top Level 8%
Experienced 12%
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How much does salary of Information Security Administrator vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of April 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for an Information Security Administrator is $108,724.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $100,889.
  • In Boston, MA, an Information Security Administrator earns $97,094 per year.

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Most Common Benefits for Information Security Administrator

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 70.8%
Bonuses 0.0%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.0%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 6.8%
Pension 3.8%
Time Off 8.7%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $87,056 70.8%
Bonus $0 0.0%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $6,660 5.4%
401K/403B $3,656 3.0%
Disability $1,741 1.4%
Healthcare $8,352 6.8%
Pension $4,701 3.8%
Time Off $10,715 8.7%
Total Compensation $122,881 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
Last Updated on April 01, 2025

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