$183,405
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$119k
MEDIAN
$183k
90%
$244k
The average salary for a Chief Information Security Officer is $183,405
Base Salary
$119k - $244k
Bonus
$10k - $66k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $49k
Total Pay
$123k - $290k
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What Do Chief Information Security Officers Do?
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.
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