Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$135,261 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$103,977 $135,261 $228,591
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in United States is $135,261 per year as of July 2026, based on 61 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $103,977, while senior specialists can earn up to $228,591. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,250 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 415 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 61 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 26 0 0
Entry Level $103,977
Junior $121,618
Median Salary $135,261
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $174,310
Expert / Top Earners $228,591

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