Cybersecurity Architects

Cybersecurity architects earned salaries that ranged from $60,500 to $192,500 in 2024, according to ZipRecruiter.com. They received a median annual salary of $144,461.

Some cybersecurity architects receive bonuses, access to profit-sharing programs, and other non-salary–related financial awards. In addition, becoming certified often translates into higher salaries. Information security professionals who were members of ISC2 who were certified earned higher average salaries than those who were not certified, according to an ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study.

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; educational assistance programs; and reimbursement for costs associated with attending industry conferences. Some employers also provide additional benefits to remote workers, such as reimbursement for mobile phone and home Internet expenses.