What are the main factors that influence a Cybersecurity Officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cybersecurity Officer's salary?

A Cybersecurity Officer's salary grows with experience: a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $80,098, a Cybersecurity Officer (2-4 years)earns $93,981, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $127,729, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $143,713, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $165,828,

What are the highest paying states for a Cybersecurity Officer?

Cybersecurity Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cybersecurity Officer roles are District of Columbia $103,269, California $102,877, Massachusetts $101,506. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cybersecurity Officer roles make?

Salaries for Cybersecurity Officer level roles vary by specialization: Cybersecurity Administrator: $177,681; Cybersecurity Expert: $174,788; Cybersecurity Manager: $166,254; Cybersecurity Consultant: $145,479; Cybersecurity Researcher: $136,801.

How do different companies affect a Cybersecurity Officer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Cybersecurity Officer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Cybersecurity Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Cybersecurity Officer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cybersecurity Officer in the United States is $93,270 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Cybersecurity Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,554
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,043 to $100,747
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,732

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,747	$8,396	$1,937	$48
Average	$93,270	$7,773	$1,794	$45
25th Percentile	$83,043	$6,920	$1,597	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Cybersecurity Officer Salaries

A Cybersecurity Officer'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 Cybersecurity Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cybersecurity Officer'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): $80,098
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,981
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,729
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,713
Expert (over 8 years): $165,828

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Cyber Inc... Level Cybersecurity Officer	$80,098
Cybersecu... Level Cybersecurity Officer	$93,981
Cyber Inc... Level Cybersecurity Officer	$127,729
Cyber Inc... Level Cybersecurity Officer	$143,713
Cyber Inc... Level Cybersecurity Officer	$165,828

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How Do Cybersecurity Officer 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 Cybersecurity Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,269.
California: $102,877.
Massachusetts: $101,506.

District of Columbia $103,269 California $102,877 Massachusetts $101,506 Washington $101,133 New Jersey $101,096 Alaska $100,965 Connecticut $99,678 New York $99,156

Hawaii $97,486 Rhode Island $96,703 Maryland $96,171 Minnesota $95,443 Colorado $95,164 Illinois $95,070 Oregon $94,716 Delaware $94,455

New Hampshire $94,291 Virginia $93,923 Pennsylvania $92,851 Nevada $92,310 North Dakota $92,132 Michigan $91,853 Wisconsin $91,750 Vermont $91,545

Texas $90,976 Maine $90,939 Arizona $90,883 Ohio $90,817 Georgia $89,959 Indiana $89,530 Wyoming $89,446 Utah $89,316

Iowa $89,260 Kansas $88,812 Louisiana $88,681 North Carolina $88,635 Missouri $88,616 Florida $88,252 Montana $88,056 Nebraska $87,870

Kentucky $87,767 South Carolina $87,394 Tennessee $87,161 Idaho $87,068 New Mexico $86,387 Oklahoma $86,238 Alabama $85,687 South Dakota $84,764

Arkansas $84,260 West Virginia $83,990 Mississippi $83,178

Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity Officers

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: $117,642
San Francisco: $116,354
Oakland: $113,902

San Jose, CA $117,642

San Francisco, CA $116,354

Oakland, CA $113,902

New York, NY $107,390

Paramus, NJ $106,085

Queens Village, NY $106,080

Passaic, NJ $105,991

Bergenfield, NJ $105,983

Stamford, CT $105,778

Huntington, NY $105,740

Newark, NJ $105,050

Bridgeport, CT $104,854

Vallejo, CA $104,668

New Brunswick, NJ $104,631

Petaluma, CA $104,575

Middlesex, NJ $104,397

Somerset, NJ $104,332

Santa Cruz, CA $104,211

Boston, MA $103,642

Monterey, CA $103,315

Seattle, WA $103,101

Santa Rosa, CA $103,082

Los Angeles, CA $103,054

Juneau, AK $102,812

Washington, DC $102,709

Orange, CA $102,377

Santa Ana, CA $102,131

Long Beach, CA $102,038

Anaheim, CA $102,019

Anchorage, AK $101,972

Santa Maria, CA $101,693

Everett, WA $101,674

Danbury, CT $101,346

Bremerton, WA $101,217

Tacoma, WA $100,881

New Suffolk, NY $100,879

Sacramento, CA $100,853

Santa Barbara, CA $100,751

Trenton, NJ $100,648

San Diego, CA $100,648

Brockton, MA $100,545

Fairbanks, AK $100,317

Lompoc, CA $100,079

Lowell, MA $100,003

Ventura, CA $99,986

Nashua, NH $99,967

Stockton, CA $99,958

Modesto, CA $99,277

Poughkeepsie, NY $99,072

Olympia, WA $98,894

Kennewick, WA $98,894

New Haven, CT $98,857

Lawrence, MA $98,521

Hartford, CT $98,428

Riverside, CA $98,409

New Bedford, MA $98,316

Richland, WA $98,316

Bakersfield, CA $98,186

San Bernardino, CA $98,148

New Britain, CT $98,139

Atlantic City, NJ $98,139

New London, CT $98,102

Norwich, CT $98,074

Portsmouth, NH $98,055

Boulder, CO $97,857

Portland, OR $97,729

Worcester, MA $97,719

Minneapolis, MN $97,430

Philadelphia, PA $97,300

Honolulu, HI $96,992

Saint Paul, MN $96,947

Vineland, NJ $96,926

Providence, RI $96,656

Chicago, IL $96,386

Bellingham, WA $96,274

Springfield, MA $96,199

Baltimore, MD $96,171

Chico, CA $95,938

Pittsfield, MA $95,686

Manchester, NH $95,509

Spokane, WA $95,098

Denver, CO $95,089

Albany, NY $94,651

Troy, NY $94,613

Nassau, NY $94,514

Schenectady, NY $94,418

Wilmington, DE $94,343

Burlington, VT $94,212

Salem, OR $94,175

Portland, ME $93,886

Yakima, WA $93,793

Rochester, MN $93,503

Reno, NV $93,457

Fresno, CA $93,457

Milwaukee, WI $93,373

Detroit, MI $93,280

Ann Arbor, MI $93,264

Allentown, PA $93,252

Colorado Springs, CO $93,093

Syracuse, NY $93,046

Carson City, NV $93,046

Houston, TX $92,916

Eugene, OR $92,869

Gary, IN $92,757

Springfield, OR $92,683

Bismarck, ND $92,664

Galveston, TX $92,599

Medford, OR $92,459

Fort Collins, CO $92,422

Concord, NH $92,375

Austin, TX $92,347

Mesa, AZ $92,151

Reading, PA $92,142

Phoenix, AZ $92,132

Dallas, TX $92,104

Saint Cloud, MN $92,015

Madison, WI $91,890

Utica, NY $91,638

Rochester, NY $91,489

Des Moines, IA $91,480

Raleigh, NC $91,470

Atlanta, GA $91,330

Battle Creek, MI $91,302

Salt Lake City, UT $91,274

Lancaster, PA $91,134

Harrisburg, PA $91,004

Kansas City, MO $90,911

Champaign, IL $90,892

Kansas City, KS $90,892

Fort Worth, TX $90,883

Columbus, OH $90,867

Boca Raton, FL $90,845

Pittsburgh, PA $90,808

Richmond, VA $90,771

Indianapolis, IN $90,752

Cleveland, OH $90,743

Las Vegas, NV $90,631

Cincinnati, OH $90,631

Petersburg, VA $90,491

Huntsville, AL $90,351

Lansing, MI $90,288

Lebanon, PA $90,276

Pueblo, CO $90,267

Appleton, WI $90,239

Buffalo, NY $90,202

Dayton, OH $90,174

Racine, WI $90,155

Charlotte, NC $90,146

Saint Louis, MO $90,118

York, PA $90,062

Elkhart, IN $90,062

Gastonia, NC $90,044

Billings, MT $90,022

Beaumont, TX $89,997

Lorain, OH $89,978

Benton Harbor, MI $89,959

Toledo, OH $89,941

Binghamton, NY $89,894

Rock Hill, SC $89,885

Rockford, IL $89,838

Springfield, IL $89,801

Elyria, OH $89,791

Fargo, ND $89,791

Flagstaff, AZ $89,726

Fort Lauderdale, FL $89,670

Duluth, MN $89,614

Miami, FL $89,614

Cheyenne, WY $89,549

Grand Forks, ND $89,549

Bangor, ME $89,344

Cedar Rapids, IA $89,241

Durham, NC $89,202

Louisville, KY $89,194

Grand Rapids, MI $89,176

Hialeah, FL $89,166

Casper, WY $89,036

Scranton, PA $88,924

New Orleans, LA $88,896

Virginia Beach, VA $88,887

Akron, OH $88,840

Peoria, IL $88,719

Sarasota, FL $88,700

Nashville, TN $88,635

Omaha, NE $88,635

Green Bay, WI $88,635

Baton Rouge, LA $88,588

Charleston, SC $88,569

Jamestown, NY $88,523

Davenport, IA $88,523

Tucson, AZ $88,476

Saint Petersburg, FL $88,420

Tampa, FL $88,402

Evansville, IN $88,346

Port Arthur, TX $88,346

Bradenton, FL $88,308

Santa Fe, NM $88,140

Orlando, FL $87,973

Clearwater, FL $87,945

Canton, OH $87,749

La Crosse, WI $87,749

Albuquerque, NM $87,693

Newport News, VA $87,683

High Point, NC $87,655

Ogden, UT $87,618

Corpus Christi, TX $87,544

Norfolk, VA $87,488

Laramie, WY $87,488

Rock Island, IL $87,432

Saginaw, MI $87,413

Jacksonville, FL $87,404

Salisbury, NC $87,385

Boise, ID $87,366

Moline, IL $87,320

Fort Myers, FL $87,292

Memphis, TN $87,273

Tulsa, OK $87,226

Waterloo, IA $87,170

Spartanburg, SC $87,077

Lincoln, NE $87,031

Fort Wayne, IN $87,012

Provo, UT $87,003

Cedar Falls, IA $86,891

San Antonio, TX $86,853

Greensboro, NC $86,816

South Bend, IN $86,807

Savannah, GA $86,704

Muskegon, MI $86,667

Birmingham, AL $86,657

Winston Salem, NC $86,612

Lake Charles, LA $86,387

Anderson, IN $86,368

Lexington, KY $86,340

Augusta, GA $86,312

Greenville, SC $86,312

Lima, OH $86,238

Wichita, KS $86,228

Tuscaloosa, AL $86,228

Columbia, SC $86,144

Springfield, OH $86,126

Asheville, NC $85,977

Bloomington, IN $85,911

Knoxville, TN $85,576

Shreveport, LA $85,566

Wilmington, NC $85,445

Roanoke, VA $85,445

Topeka, KS $85,277

Frankfort, KY $85,267

Oklahoma City, OK $85,202

Chillicothe, OH $85,165

Longview, TX $85,156

Melbourne, FL $85,146

Sioux Falls, SD $84,997

Mobile, AL $84,988

Terre Haute, IN $84,951

Altoona, PA $84,895

Amarillo, TX $84,829

Killeen, TX $84,801

Fayetteville, AR $84,727

Chattanooga, TN $84,699

Sioux City, IA $84,615

Idaho Falls, ID $84,596

Lynchburg, VA $84,522

Gainesville, FL $84,400

Portsmouth, OH $84,354

Little Rock, AR $84,335

Lafayette, LA $84,298

Youngstown, OH $84,298

Daytona Beach, FL $84,242

Clarksville, TN $84,232

Pensacola, FL $84,223

Temple, TX $84,217

Hopkinsville, KY $83,943

Erie, PA $83,925

Florence, SC $83,887

Charleston, WV $83,738

Great Falls, MT $83,691

Macon, GA $83,561

Tallahassee, FL $83,552

Fayetteville, NC $83,533

Waco, TX $83,514

Helena, MT $83,449

Pine Bluff, AR $83,413

Vincennes, IN $83,300

Lubbock, TX $83,262

Alamogordo, NM $83,206

Twin Falls, ID $83,122

Rapid City, SD $83,095

Jackson, MS $82,927

Huntington, WV $82,920

Greenville, MS $82,917

Parkersburg, WV $82,822

Montgomery, AL $82,805

Wichita Falls, TX $82,712

Springfield, MO $82,712

Biloxi, MS $82,665

Monroe, LA $82,572

Johnstown, PA $82,507

Sumter, SC $82,470

Columbus, GA $82,460

Pascagoula, MS $82,283

Abilene, TX $82,283

Kingsport, TN $82,041

Albany, GA $82,041

Gulfport, MS $82,013

Alexandria, LA $81,705

Fort Smith, AR $81,472

El Paso, TX $81,220

Las Cruces, NM $80,800

Harlingen, TX $80,563

Pocatello, ID $80,548

Florence, AL $80,427

Brownsville, TX $80,408

Mcallen, TX $80,212

Dothan, AL $80,082

Columbus, MS $79,528

Altus, OK $79,093

Lawton, OK $78,916

Pierre, SD $78,580

What Skills Can Increase a Cybersecurity Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 10.07% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
SIEM (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Security information and event management is a field within the field of computer security, where software products and services combine security information management and security event management.
Linux (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	10.07%
SIEM	2.15%
Linux	1.46%

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 Cybersecurity Officer's salary.

Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Commitment	$97,001	4%
Insight	$96,068	3%
Teamwork	$95,136	2%
Risk Management	$95,136	2%
Project Management	$95,136	2%
Team Management	$95,136	2%

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Cybersecurity Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cybersecurity Officer'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 June 01, 2026

$83,043

Average $93,270/year

$100,747

$6,920

Average $7,773/month

$8,396

$1,597

Average $1,794/week

$1,937

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Average $45/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,747	$8,396	$1,937	$48
Average	$93,270	$7,773	$1,794	$45
25th Percentile	$83,043	$6,920	$1,597	$40

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Salary Trends for Cybersecurity Officer

Salaries for a Cybersecurity Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,292 in 2023 to around $95,797 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cybersecurity Officer salary trends, .

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