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2025 CISO Compensation Snapshot Report
- Salary Trends: How salaries have changed based on 566 CISOs in North America. Find out why CISO Compensation is outpacing security budget growth.
- Maximizing Pay: See how high earners boost their total comp and why the rate of CISO mobility has increased year over year.
- Benchmarks: Examine key drivers of compensation differences based on region, experience, & scope of responsibilities. Learn about the 3 highest paying industries.
The CISO Pay Gap: Inside Cybersecurity's Massive Compensation Divide
Discover the four factors driving a 20x gap in compensation between CISOs found in IANS and Artico Search sixth annual CISO Compensation and Budget Research Study, and learn how to position yourself for higher earnings in 2025.
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As the CISO function elevates to more business risk leadership, it’s no surprise that compensation, particularly for CISOs leading complex global programs, is looking more akin to executive compensation packages rather than mid-level manager packages.
Steve Martano, IANS Faculty
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