The top 1% of CISOs earn more than $3.2 million in total compensation, which is approximately 10 times the median and 20 times the bottom 10%.

November 16, 2025

The top 1% of CISOs earn more than $3.2 million in total compensation, which is approximately 10 times the median and 20 times the bottom 10%. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by IANS & Artico Search in November 2025. It covers topics including CISO. The original data appears in 2025 CISO Compensation Snapshot Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 11/13/2025

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The top 1% of CISOs earn more than $3.2 million in total compensation, which is approximately 10 times the median and 20 times the bottom 10%. This data was published by IANS & Artico Search and covers CISO.

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This statistic comes from 2025 CISO Compensation Snapshot Report, published by IANS & Artico Search on November 16, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.iansresearch.com/resources/ians-ciso-compensation-benchmark-report.

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The top 1% of CISOs earn more than $3.2 million in total compensation, which is approximately 10 times the median and 20 times the bottom 10%.

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