Information System Security Officer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information System Security Officer in the United States is $118,822 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,508
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,522 to $128,603
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,055
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Information System Security Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $128,603 $10,717 $2,473 $62
Average $118,822 $9,902 $2,285 $57
25th Percentile $109,522 $9,127 $2,106 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Information System Security Officer Salaries

An Information System Security 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 Information System Security Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information System Security 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): $77,957
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,669
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,468
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,621
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,744
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Information System Security Officer$77,957
Informati... Level Information System Security Officer$91,669
Informati... Level Information System Security Officer$119,468
Informati... Level Information System Security Officer$139,621
Informati... Level Information System Security Officer$161,744
$77,957 0 yr
$91,669 < 2 yrs
$119,468 2-4 yrs
$139,621 5-8 yrs
$161,744 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Information System Security 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: $149,870
  • San Francisco: $148,229
  • Oakland: $145,105

What Skills Can Increase an Information System Security Officer'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 System Security Officer'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
$122,387
3%
Innovation
$121,198
2%
Consulting
$121,198
2%
Collaboration
$121,198
2%
Commitment
$121,198
2%
Cybersecurity
$121,198
2%
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Information System Security Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Information System Security Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Information System Security Officer positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Information System Security Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Information System Security Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$142,586$69.020%
Biotechnology$142,586$69.020%
Energy & Utilities$142,586$69.020%
Financial Services$142,586$69.020%
Pharmaceuticals$142,586$69.020%

Information System Security Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information System Security 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Information System Security Officer

Salaries for an Information System Security Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,358 in 2023 to around $116,908 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Information System Security Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Information System Security Officer Over Time

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Information System Security Officer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Information System Security Officer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Information System Security Officer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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