CISO salaries
Average salary
$147K – $12.6M/ year
25th percentile
$130K
75th percentile
$245K
Based on
25 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $112.8–126.7K | $115.3–170.4K | -16% |
| Director | $172.5–228.7K | $157.1–220K | +6% |
| Executive | $138.6K – $31.1M | $153.9K – $3.1M | +866% |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for CISO?
- The average salary for CISO is $147,006.00 – $12,568,245.00 per year, based on 25 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for CISO calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.