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VP of IS and Cyber Security Salary in the United States

How much does a VP of IS and Cyber Security make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a VP of IS and Cyber Security in the United States is $253,223 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $122.

However, a VP of IS and Cyber Security's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $293,323
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $237,423 to $274,213
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $223,038
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VP of IS and Cyber Security Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $274,213 $22,851 $5,273 $132
Average $253,223 $21,102 $4,870 $122
25th Percentile $237,423 $19,785 $4,566 $114
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Key Factors That Influence VP of IS and Cyber Security Salaries

A VP of IS and Cyber Security's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects VP of IS and Cyber Security Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a VP of IS and Cyber Security's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Information Vulnerability and Risk Mitigation Senior Manager (5+ years): $185,581
  • Data and Cyber Security Director (5+ years): $208,843
  • VP of IS and Cyber Security (5+ years): $253,201
  • SVP of Data and Cyber Security (5+ years): $308,853
  • Chief Data and Cyber Security Officer (5+ years): $385,811
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Information Vulnerability and Risk Mitigation Senior Manager5+ years$185,581
Data and Cyber Security Director5+ years$208,843
VP of IS and Cyber Security5+ years$253,201
SVP of Data and Cyber Security5+ years$308,853
Chief Data and Cyber Security Officer5+ years$385,811
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Top Paying Cities for VP of IS and Cyber Securities

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $319,383
  • San Francisco: $315,883
  • Oakland: $309,223

What Skills Can Increase a VP of IS and Cyber Security's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Information Governance (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Information governance, or IG, is the management of information at an organization. Information governance balances the use and security of information. Information governance helps with legal compliance, operational transparency, and reducing expenditures associated with legal discovery. An organization can establish a consistent and logical framework for employees to handle data through their information governance policies and procedures. These policies guide proper behavior regarding how organizations and their employees handle electronically stored information (ESI). Information governance encompasses more than traditional records management. It incorporates information security and protection, compliance, data governance, electronic discovery, risk management, privacy, data storage and archiving, knowledge management, business operations and management, audit, analytics, IT management, master data management, enterprise architecture, business intelligence, big data, data science, and finance.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 6.45%
Information Governance 2.44%
Salesforce 1.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a VP of IS and Cyber Security's salary.
  • Maintaining Focus: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Data Privacy: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Maintaining Focus
$339,319
34%
Salesforce
$326,658
29%
Data Privacy
$308,932
22%
Consulting
$303,868
20%
Child Support
$298,803
18%
Onboarding
$298,803
18%
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VP of IS and Cyber Security Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

VP of IS and Cyber Security salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $282,987. While startup companies pay approximate $239,378.

VP of IS and Cyber Security Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$239,378
Growth Stage51~500$253,167
Established501~5000$273,260
Enterprise5000+$282,987

VP of IS and Cyber Security Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For VP of IS and Cyber Security roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, VP of IS and Cyber Security positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view VP of IS and Cyber Security as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a VP of IS and Cyber Security

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$329,190$158.030%
Software & Networking$303,868$146.020%
Internet$291,206$140.015%
Chemicals$278,545$134.010%
Pharmaceuticals$278,545$134.010%

How Education impacts a VP of IS and Cyber Security's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many VP of IS and Cyber Securities enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a VP of IS and Cyber Security with a Bachelor's Degree is between $234,957 and $249,959).

VP of IS and Cyber Security Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for VP of IS and Cyber Security
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 7.9%
Associates 4.9%
Bachelors 41.7%
Masters 40.9%
Doctorate 3.7%
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VP of IS and Cyber Security Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a VP of IS and Cyber Security's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on September 01, 2026

VP of IS and Cyber Security Salary Growth & Career Path

For a VP of IS and Cyber Security, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the SVP of Data and Cyber Security role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $308,900 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

Salary Trends for VP of IS and Cyber Security

Salaries for a VP of IS and Cyber Security can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $217,103 in 2023 to around $218,783 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of VP of IS and Cyber Security salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of VP of IS and Cyber Security Over Time

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2023
$217,103
2024
$222,116
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FAQ about VP of IS and Cyber Security

1. What industry pays the highest salary for VP of IS and Cyber Security?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for VP of IS and Cyber Security roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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