IT Security Professional Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an IT Security Professional make in Chicago, IL? The average IT Security Professional salary in Chicago, IL is $75,491 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $68,927 and $83,001. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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IT Security and Compliance Analyst

XperiencOps Inc - Pleasanton , CA

This role demands a professional skilled in policy maintenance, security incident documentation ... Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, with professional ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 27 days ago

Information Technology Security Engineer

Russell Tobin - Mountain View , CA

Job Title: IT Security Engineer III Location: Mountain View, CA (Onsite, Remote/Hybrid) Duration ... They work with other engineers and professionals to deploy new strategies to contain and mitigate ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Principal Information Security Consultant

First Information Technology Services - Bellevue , WA

First Information Technology Services (FITS) has been providing Information Security, Cloud ... Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) * Project Management Institute Project ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

VP, IT Manager (BANK ENVIRONMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

Texas Security Bank - Addison , TX

Texas Security Bank is a dynamic and innovative Banking Institution committed to providing ... This role is ideal for a fast-paced and detail-driven IT professional with a focus on providing a ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

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RSI Security - San Diego , CA

RSI Security is a small organization where collaboration is not only encouraged, but expected. We ... Check professional references on all approved candidates. * Conduct passive recruitment through ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

Deputy Director of IT

Brown County - Green Bay , WI

Oversees security of systems, networks, and enterprise information. * Be security driven with all ... or related professional experience. * Minimum 10 years' experience working in IT operations. * ...

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What does an IT Security Professional do?

Common responsibilities of an IT Security Professional

Assist in University information security incident response and reporting as required, and participate in HIPAA security incident responses as required.

November 18, 2022

Planning and implementing application security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data.

February 19, 2023

Implementing and supporting application security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data.

February 28, 2023

Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges.

March 05, 2023

Designing the integration of IAM security controls within cloud based infrastructure and business functions as a service.

March 10, 2023

Meet with campus departments and consult on HIPAA security and compliance issues.

March 10, 2023

Understanding of security access controls, including Kerberos, Multi-factor authentication, Access Control List, SSH, RDP.

March 18, 2023

Provide ITCS and distributed IT resources guidance in interpreting HIPAA security compliance requirements and performing application and system HIPAA security assessments.

March 22, 2023

Manage and implement University-wide information projects inclusive of developing project specifications, determining and allocating internal and external resources and meeting timeline expectations.

April 28, 2023

Supporting troubleshooting and resolving complex authentication, authorization and integration problems as they relate to the enterprise vaulting solution.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Security Professional in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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68927

83001

75491

Average Total Cash Compensation

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70661

86181

77674

What is the average salary for IT Security Professional in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Security Professional in Chicago, IL. The base salary for IT Security Professional ranges from $68,927 to $83,001 with the average base salary of $75,491. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,661 to $86,181 with the average total cash compensation of $77,674.

View Average Salary for IT Security Professional as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,491	$68,927 - $83,001
Bonus	$2,183	$1,734 - $3,181
Total Pay	$77,674	$70,661 - $86,181

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

IT Security Professional Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,315 - $83,468	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,315 - $83,468	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,236 - $83,373	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,288 - $83,436	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,288 - $83,436	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,737 - $81,568	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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