Information Assurance Officer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Assurance Officer in the United States is $77,557 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,126
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,515 to $85,183
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,014
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Information Assurance Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,183 $7,099 $1,638 $41
Average $77,557 $6,463 $1,491 $37
25th Percentile $71,515 $5,960 $1,375 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Information Assurance Officer Salaries

An Information Assurance 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 Assurance Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Assurance 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): $76,997
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,539
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,996
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,901
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,751
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Information Assurance Officer$76,997
Informati... Level Information Assurance Officer$90,539
Informati... Level Information Assurance Officer$117,996
Informati... Level Information Assurance Officer$137,901
Informati... Level Information Assurance Officer$159,751
$76,997 0 yr
$90,539 < 2 yrs
$117,996 2-4 yrs
$137,901 5-8 yrs
$159,751 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Information Assurance 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: $97,823
  • San Francisco: $96,752
  • Oakland: $94,713

What Skills Can Increase an Information Assurance Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.75% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2% 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 6.75%
Computer Science 2.87%
Risk Assessment 2%
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 Assurance Officer's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Cybersecurity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$81,435
5%
Program Management
$81,435
5%
Cybersecurity
$80,660
4%
Data Security
$80,660
4%
Initiative
$79,884
3%
Collaboration
$79,884
3%
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Information Assurance Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Information Assurance Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Information Assurance Officer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Information Assurance Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Information Assurance Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$93,069$45.020%
Energy & Utilities$89,191$43.015%
Aerospace & Defense$85,313$41.010%
Chemicals$85,313$41.010%
Internet$85,313$41.010%

Information Assurance Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Assurance 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 Assurance Officer

Salaries for an Information Assurance Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,902 in 2023 to around $77,567 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Information Assurance Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Information Assurance Officer Over Time

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2024
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). About the Company. Industry leading provider of security & compliance solutions. Industry. Outsourcing/Off... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Growth. About the Company. Accomplished provider of top-tier security services. Industry. Security and Investiga... more

    1 Month Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare industry. Indu... more

    14 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

    19 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    21 Days Ago

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FAQ about Information Assurance Officer

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

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Information Assurance Officer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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