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🛡️ Official Bureau of Labor Statistics & Tech Benchmark (2026)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in New York, NY.

Demand: +33%
$482,400
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $231.93/hr
📊 80% Range: $321,600 – $830,800
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $321,600
25th % Junior $402,000
50th % Median $482,400
75th % Senior $656,600
90th % Top 10% $830,800
Base Annual Salary $482,400
Target Annual Bonus $57,888
Annual Stock / Equity $106,128
Total Compensation (TC) $646,416
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$321,600
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$482,400
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$656,600
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$830,800

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary in Other US Locations

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Role Profile & Career Requirements

The CISO establishes enterprise cybersecurity vision, manages incident response teams, defends against state-sponsored threats, and ensures SOC2/ISO27001 compliance.

Required Education
Master's in Cybersecurity / CISSP / Executive Leadership
Experience Benchmark
12+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in New York, NY is $482,400, with entry-level professionals earning around $321,600 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $830,800.

What is the average hourly rate for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in New York, NY?

On average, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in New York, NY makes approximately $231.93 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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