Determinants of Information Security Professional Compensation: A Regression Analysis
APA Citation
Park, J. & Lewis, D. (2023). Determinants of Information Security Professional Compensation: A Regression Analysis. *Computers & Security*. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2023.103456
View original paper →What Did This Cybersecurity Research Find?
This cybersecurity compensation study analyzed salary data from 8,400 professionals to identify which factors most influence pay. Cybersecurity salaries were most strongly predicted by years of experience and geographic location, with certifications adding 8-15% salary premiums depending on the credential.
Key Findings
- 1Years of experience explained 38% of salary variance
- 2Geographic location explained an additional 22% of variance
- 3CISSP holders earned 15% more than peers with equivalent experience but no certification
- 4A master's degree added approximately 9% to salary when controlling for experience
- 5Cloud security specialization commanded the highest premium at 18% above the general security average
How Does This Apply to Cybersecurity Careers?
Professionals negotiating salary offers or planning career investments can see which factors (location, certs, education) yield the highest return on investment.
Who Should Read This?
entry level · mid career · senior
Frequently Asked Questions
What did this cybersecurity research find?
This cybersecurity compensation study analyzed salary data from 8,400 professionals to identify which factors most influence pay. Cybersecurity salaries were most strongly predicted by years of experience and geographic location, with certifications adding 8-15% salary premiums depending on the credential.
How is this research relevant to cybersecurity careers?
Professionals negotiating salary offers or planning career investments can see which factors (location, certs, education) yield the highest return on investment.
Where was this cybersecurity research published?
This study was published in Computers & Security in 2023. The DOI is 10.1016/j.cose.2023.103456. Access the original paper through the publisher link above.
Explore Related Cybersecurity Resources
Was this page helpful?
Research summaries are editorial interpretations of publicly available academic and industry publications. DecipherU is not affiliated with the authors or publishers cited. Verify each referenced study directly before relying on it for career or hiring decisions.
Get cybersecurity career insights delivered weekly
Join cybersecurity professionals receiving weekly intelligence on threats, job market trends, salary data, and career growth strategies.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. Unsubscribe anytime.