Compensation Guide

VP of Sales / CRO in Cybersecurity Compensation

Detailed OTE breakdown, commission structures, and compensation benchmarks for VP of Sales / CRO in Cybersecurity roles in cybersecurity.

Base Salary Range

Entry/Small Company$220,000

Mid-Market$300,000

Enterprise/Top Tier$400,000

On-Target Earnings (OTE)

Entry/Small Company$450,000

Mid-Market$650,000

Enterprise/Top Tier$1,200,000

Compensation Structure

Base/Variable Split

50/50 to 55/45

Typical Quota

$30M-$150M+ company quota; multi-team oversight

Pay Frequency

Monthly/Quarterly

Accelerators & Bonuses

+Company-performance multipliers
+IPO/exit bonuses
+Board-approved special bonuses
+Equity refreshers

Typical Benefits Package

Equity/Stock Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Unlimited PTO

Remote Work Options

Professional Development

President's Club Trips

Cell Phone Stipend

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Salary data is compiled from public sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and industry surveys. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, company, and negotiation. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Sources

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
Lightcast labor-market data, 2024 · Cross-employer cybersecurity salary aggregates
RepVue (sales-rep crowdsourced compensation) · Sales OTE point-in-time data
Public 10-K filings of listed cybersecurity vendors (SEC EDGAR) · Vendor-reported sales-team compensation footnotes

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