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2026 CISO Compensation and Budget Benchmark Survey


The CISO Compensation and Budget Survey from IANS and Artico Search is the benchmark security executives rely on for peer-validated data on budget, staffing, compensation and scope. Our seventh annual survey features new questions on the impact of AI to provide visibility into an uncertain marketplace.

Survey participants will receive the full slate of benchmark reports with deep-dive data to justify budget requests, structure their teams and plan their careers.

The resulting data analysis and report will include:

Industry benchmarking for security budgets

AI

Trends and outlook for AI governance and resourcing

Market-validated comp data for CISOs and security leaders

Staffing and org insights for key functional reporting roles

CISO engagement with the C-suite and board of directors

The market is chaotic. AI is moving fast. Vendors are over-promising, under-delivering. Budgets are stagnant. CISOs have an opportunity to step up as vital risk leaders in this environment. Peer benchmark data can help you cut through the uncertainty in the marketplace and make better decisions faster. Add your voice to the community and take the survey.
Phil Gardner, IANS Founder & CEO

Add your perspective to our data set

Survey respondents are the first to receive our detailed benchmarking reports on key security budget metrics, AI outlook, security leadership and organizational models, staff compensation, and
industry-specific insights. Make your voice heard, join the community and help shape the future of cybersecurity careers.