As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Information Security Officer in the United Kingdom is £199,897, with an hourly rate of £96, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £162,798 to £228,763, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £162,798
50TH(Median)   £199,897
75TH   £228,763
Chief Information Security Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Information Security Officer Salary £162,798 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Information Security Officer Salary £199,897 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Information Security Officer Salary £228,763 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Chief Information Security Officer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Information Security Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Information Security Officer is about £199,897 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £96, a monthly salary of about £16,658, and a weekly pay of around £3,844. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Information Security Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Chief Information Security Officers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Chief Information Security Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £161,137 - £184,947, while Intermediate make £164,459 - £187,715, Senior earn £169,443 - £191,591, Specialist earn £177,195 - £198,790, Expert can reach £186,054 - £205,067 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Information Security Officer £177,195
Intermediate Level Chief Information Security Officer £180,517
Senior Level Chief Information Security Officer £184,947
Specialist Level Chief Information Security Officer £191,591
Expert Level Chief Information Security Officer £199,897
£177,195 0 yr
£180,517 < 2 yrs
£184,947 2-4 yrs
£191,591 5-8 yrs
£199,897 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 11%
Intermediate Level 10%
Senior Level 7%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Information Security Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Information Security Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £215,889 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £201,382, and Manchester pays around £191,611 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Information Security Officer or Chief Information Security Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Information Security Officer makes less than a Chief Information Security Officer. A Information Security Officer earns an average annual salary of £40,690. And a Chief Information Security Officer earns an average annual salary of £199,897.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Information Security Officer
£33,284
£46,423
Chief Information Technology Officer
£136,911
£231,434
Chief Administrative Officer
£81,861
£166,525
Chief IT Officer
£136,280
£230,367
Secretary to Chief Executive Officer
£30,120
£42,308

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