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Information Technology Security Consultants

Earnings

In 2024, information technology, computing, and networking security consultants earned salaries that ranged from $67,000 to $153,000, according to PayScale.com, with a median of $96,754. Earnings for IT security consultants vary greatly, based on their levels of education and experience, type of employer, and other factors. Many independent consultants charge by the hour, with fees ranging from $50 to more than $100 an hour.

Earning certification often translates into higher salaries. Benefits for salaried IT security consultants include paid vacation, sick, and personal days, medical and dental insurance, and bonuses (which reached as high as $21,000 in 2024, according to PayScale.com). Self-employed consultants must provide their own benefits.

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