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IT Security Professional

Average IT Security Professional Salary

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$75,141
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$54k
MEDIAN
$75k
90%
$110k

The average salary for an IT Security Professional is $75,141 in 2025

Base Salary
$54k - $110k
Bonus
$1k - $12k
Profit Sharing
$302 - $10k
Total Pay
$51k - $112k
Based on 4,790 salary profiles (last updated Oct 03 2023)
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4 out of 5
(574)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a IT Security Professional

Medical
85%
Dental
81%
Vision
74%
None
13%

Gender Breakdown for IT Security Professionals

Male
78.3%
Female
20.3%
Prefer to self-define
1.3%
This data is based on 1,910 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About IT Security Professionals

What is the highest pay for IT Security Professionals?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an IT Security Professional is $110k / year

What is the lowest pay for IT Security Professionals?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an IT Security Professional is $54k / year

How can IT Security Professionals increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an IT Security Professional is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an IT Security Professional that oversees more junior IT Security Professionals, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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