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The average salary for a Chief Information Security Officer in Chicago, Illinois is $199,209.
10%
$139k
MEDIAN
$199k
90%
$249k
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Chief Information Security Officer Tasks
- Maintain procedures, standards, and policies to protect the privacy and integrity of data.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and security policies.
- Provide information and training regarding information technology and security systems.
- Develop contingency plans and manage security breaches.
- Supervise development and application of security procedures and protocols.
Career Paths
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Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Information Technology (IT) Consultant
Information Security Officer
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Somewhat common (8 - 20%)
Less common (< 8%)
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What Are Popular Skills for Chief Information Security Officers?
Avg. Salary
Popularity
IT Security & Infrastructure
$198,666
15 responses
Security Policies and Procedures
$195,183
15 responses
Security Risk Management
$199,006
14 responses
Cyber Security
$183,000
10 responses
Leadership
$170,000
7 responses
Skills that pay less than market rate include Leadership, Cyber Security, Security Risk Management, Security Policies and Procedures and IT Security & Infrastructure.
What is the Pay by Experience Level for Chief Information Security Officers?
An experienced Chief Information Security Officer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $198,317 based on 17 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $194,380.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with .NET Software Developer / Programmer in these locations earn less than the national average. The lowest salaries can be found in Phoenix, Arizona (29.4% less), Indianapolis, Indiana (21.0% less) and Washington, District of Columbia (14.0% less).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 27 survey responses.
Experienced
63.0%
Late Career
37.0%
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