Security salaries in the United States (C-level)

The median yearly salary of security jobs in the United States (C-level) is USD 270,500, from 7 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 247,500 and USD 310,000.

Median yearly salary: USD 270,500

Middle half: USD 247,500 – USD 310,000

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 76,960	USD 64,640 – USD 88,060	11
Mid	USD 140,000	USD 115,000 – USD 174,700	55
Senior	USD 182,250	USD 155,000 – USD 211,250	127
Staff	USD 225,000	USD 196,875 – USD 250,000	64
C-level	USD 270,500	USD 247,500 – USD 310,000	7

Trend

From USD 333,558 on 2026-10-23 to USD 310,558 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Field CISO

Huntress LabsCybersecurityUnited States of America

USD 200K–215K / year
Remote
US only
C-level
Security

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Field CISO

HalcyonCybersecurityRemote,US

USD 200K–250K / year
Remote
US only
C-level
Security

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

CapeTelecomHybrid: New York, NY | Washington DC

USD 300K–350K / year
Hybrid
C-level
Security

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Chief Information Security Officer

Qualified Health PBCUnited States - Remote

USD 260K–330K / year
Remote
US only
C-level
Security

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Ursa MajorAerospace and defenseLongmont, Colorado

USD 240K–300K / year
C-level
Security

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Insurity Banking, insurance and financeRemote - US

USD 216K–325K / year
Remote
US only
C-level
Security
French required

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CISO

GleanAI and dataMountain View, CA

USD 424.3K–489.4K / year
Hybrid
C-level
Security

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