Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K

October 2, 2024 | U.S.-based chief information security officers (CISOs) now earn an average of $565K annually, with top earners surpassing $1 million. The top 1% command starting salaries of $3 million, according to a report by IANS Research and Artico Search.

Despite slower hiring, the CISO role is expanding, with responsibilities and security budgets growing. While turnover has decreased, job changes still lead to the highest pay increases.

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