Earnings
Chief information security officers earned salaries that ranged from $109,000 to $241,000 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. They received a median annual salary of $176,841.
Some chief information security officers receive bonuses, access to profit-sharing programs, and other non-salary–related financial awards. In 2024, CISOs received bonuses that ranged from $5,000 to $53,000 and profit-sharing awards of up to $35,000, according to PayScale.com
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages, which can include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs.
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