Director Cyber Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Cyber Consultant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Cyber Consultant in the United States is $187,051 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $90.

However, a Director Cyber Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $217,857
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $176,447 to $203,176
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $166,793
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Director Cyber Consultant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $203,176 $16,931 $3,907 $98
Average $187,051 $15,588 $3,597 $90
25th Percentile $176,447 $14,704 $3,393 $85
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Key Factors That Influence Director Cyber Consultant Salaries

A Director Cyber Consultant'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 Cyber Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Cyber Consultant'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): $133,251
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $146,969
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $185,865
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $209,177
  • Expert (over 8 years): $253,570
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Director Cyber Consultant$133,251
Informati... Level Director Cyber Consultant$146,969
Director ... Level Director Cyber Consultant$185,865
Informati... Level Director Cyber Consultant$209,177
VP of Inf... Level Director Cyber Consultant$253,570
$133,251 0 yr
$146,969 < 2 yrs
$185,865 2-4 yrs
$209,177 5-8 yrs
$253,570 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Cyber Consultant 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 Director Cyber Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $207,103.
  • California: $206,317.
  • Massachusetts: $203,568.

Top Paying Cities for Director Cyber Consultants

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: $235,927
  • San Francisco: $233,344
  • Oakland: $228,427

What Skills Can Increase a Director Cyber Consultant'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 Cyber Consultant'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
$205,756
10%
Sustainability
$196,404
5%
Product Management
$196,404
5%
Business Development
$194,533
4%
Supply Chain
$194,533
4%
Communication Skills
$192,663
3%
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Director Cyber Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director Cyber Consultant 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 Cyber Consultant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director Cyber Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director Cyber Consultant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$243,166$117.030%
Software & Networking$243,166$117.030%
Internet$224,461$108.020%
Pharmaceuticals$224,461$108.020%
Insurance$205,756$99.010%

How Education impacts a Director Cyber Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Cyber Consultants 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 Cyber Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $181,467 and $190,363).

Director Cyber Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Cyber Consultant
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 Cyber Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Cyber Consultant'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Director Cyber Consultant

Salaries for a Director Cyber Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $183,967 in 2023 to around $180,198 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Cyber Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director Cyber Consultant Over Time

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FAQ about Director Cyber Consultant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Director Cyber Consultant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Director Cyber Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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