Director, Information Security Risk Management Salary in the United States

How much does a Director, Information Security Risk Management make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director, Information Security Risk Management in the United States is $189,780 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $91.

However, a Director, Information Security Risk Management's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $221,010
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,012 to $206,127
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $169,208
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Director, Information Security Risk Management Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $206,127 $17,177 $3,964 $99
Average $189,780 $15,815 $3,650 $91
25th Percentile $179,012 $14,918 $3,443 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Director, Information Security Risk Management Salaries

A Director, Information Security Risk Management'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 Director, Information Security Risk Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director, Information Security Risk Management'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $135,202
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,127
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $188,579
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $212,247
  • Expert (over 8 years): $257,255
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Director, Information Security Risk Management$135,202
Informati... Level Director, Information Security Risk Management$149,127
Director,... Level Director, Information Security Risk Management$188,579
Informati... Level Director, Information Security Risk Management$212,247
VP of Inf... Level Director, Information Security Risk Management$257,255
$135,202 0 yr
$149,127 < 2 yrs
$188,579 2-4 yrs
$212,247 5-8 yrs
$257,255 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Director, Information Security Risk Managements

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: $239,370
  • San Francisco: $236,749
  • Oakland: $231,759

What Skills Can Increase a Director, Information Security Risk Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 16.19% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 16.19%
Early Childhood Education 1.2%
Procurement 0.98%
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 Director, Information Security Risk Management's salary.
  • Digital Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Digital Marketing
 $208,758
10%
Sustainability
 $199,269
5%
Product Management
 $199,269
5%
Business Development
 $197,371
4%
Supply Chain
 $197,371
4%
Communication Skills
 $195,473
3%
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Director, Information Security Risk Management Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director, Information Security Risk Management roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Director, Information Security Risk Management positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director, Information Security Risk Management as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director, Information Security Risk Management

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$246,714$119.030%
Software & Networking$246,714$119.030%
Internet$227,736$109.020%
Pharmaceuticals$227,736$109.020%
Insurance$208,758$100.010%

How Education impacts a Director, Information Security Risk Management's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director, Information Security Risk Managements 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 Director, Information Security Risk Management with a Bachelor's Degree is between $181,467 and $190,363).

Director, Information Security Risk Management Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director, Information Security Risk Management
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 5.2%
Associates 6.2%
Bachelors 45.4%
Masters 37.1%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Director, Information Security Risk Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director, Information Security Risk Management'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.

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$179,012
Average $189,780/year
$206,127
$14,918
Average $15,815/month
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$3,443
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Average $91/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $206,127 $17,177 $3,964 $99
Average $189,780 $15,815 $3,650 $91
25th Percentile $179,012 $14,918 $3,443 $86

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Salary Trends for Director, Information Security Risk Management

Salaries for a Director, Information Security Risk Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $186,667 in 2023 to around $182,843 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director, Information Security Risk Management salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director, Information Security Risk Management Over Time

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$186,667
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$182,843
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2024 $185,037
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