Salary intelligence
Cybersecurity salaries
Median compensation across 8 cybersecurity career paths, sourced directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.
Highest median
$232,000
Chief Information Security Officer
Entry-level floor
$82,500
Entry-level roles
Average median
$126,713
Across all 8 roles
vs. US median income
+113%
Average premium
| Role | Median salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Information Security Officer | $232,000 | |
| Security Architect | $158,600 | |
| Security Engineer | $124,900 | |
| Penetration Tester | $112,200 | |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $110,800 | |
| Incident Responder | $105,300 | |
| SOC Analyst | $87,400 | |
| GRC Analyst | $82,500 |
How to read this data
Salary figures represent median annual wages from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. “Median” means half of workers in that role earn more and half earn less. Actual compensation varies significantly by geography, experience level, industry sector, and employer size.
The “vs. US median” column compares each role’s median salary to the overall U.S. median household income of $59,384, providing context for the relative earning power of cybersecurity careers.
For a deeper analysis of any role including skill requirements, certification ROI, and career progression paths, visit the individual career guide.