Information Security Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does an Information Security Advisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Security Advisor in the United States is $117,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,789
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,725 to $127,430
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,054
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Information Security Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,430 $10,619 $2,451 $61
Average $117,150 $9,763 $2,253 $56
25th Percentile $108,725 $9,060 $2,091 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Advisor Salaries

An Information Security Advisor'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Information Security Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Advisor'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): $112,623
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $113,251
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,509
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,418
  • Expert (over 8 years): $122,139
Levels Salary
Entry Level Information Security Advisor$112,623
Intermediate Level Information Security Advisor$113,251
Senior Level Information Security Advisor$114,509
Specialist Level Information Security Advisor$119,418
Expert Level Information Security Advisor$122,139
$112,623 0 yr
$113,251 < 2 yrs
$114,509 2-4 yrs
$119,418 5-8 yrs
$122,139 > 8 yrs
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How Do Information Security Advisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Information Security Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $129,708.
  • California: $129,216.
  • Massachusetts: $127,494.

Top Paying Cities for Information Security Advisors

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: $147,761
  • San Francisco: $146,309
  • Oakland: $143,064

What Skills Can Increase an Information Security Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.82% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Incident Response (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Incident response (IR) is a set of information security policies and procedures that you can use to identify, contain, and eliminate cyberattacks.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.82%
Incident Response 3.34%
Risk Assessment 2.25%
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 an Information Security Advisor's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$120,665
3%
Innovation
$119,493
2%
Consulting
$119,493
2%
Collaboration
$119,493
2%
Commitment
$119,493
2%
Cybersecurity
$119,493
2%
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Information Security Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Security Advisor'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Information Security Advisor

Salaries for an Information Security Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,325 in 2023 to around $113,886 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Information Security Advisor salary trends, .

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