Chief Information Security Officer Salary Guide

Chief Information Security Officer Salary 

Understanding how much CISOs are paid across the UK is important for businesses and those in cybersecurity. Our Chief Information Security Officer Salary Guide is made to help you figure out fair market rates for CISOs. It gives a full breakdown of salaries across different sectors and areas.

This guide is designed to be practical and easy to use, offering clear insights into the factors that influence CISO pay: from company size to industry type, and regional differences, it provides the details you need to make informed decisions, whether you’re hiring a CISO or planning your next career move in cybersecurity.

Why download the Executive Recruit CISO Salary guide?

Our CISO salary data is not just an estimate from a computer programme like many job websites use. We collect real salary data from Chief Information Security Officers using our wide candidate database to ensure the information you receive is as accurate as possible.

How are we able to generate such accurate CISO Salary information?

With one of the biggest databases of candidates in the UK, along with our special registration system, we regularly ask CISOs in the UK about their current pay and what salary would make them think about moving jobs. 

We also ask about the benefits they get. This helps us create the most complete CISO salary guide, which we update every year with the latest UK market information.

Factors Affecting Chief Information Security Officer Salary UK

When working out the right pay for a CISO in the UK, it’s about more than just salary. Key factors include:

• Industry-Specific Salaries: Different sectors affect how much a CISO is paid.
• Geographical Variations: Where the CISO works in the UK can impact their salary.
• Expertise and Experience: The skills and experience of a CISO influence how much they earn.
• Market Dynamics: How the demand for cybersecurity jobs affects CISO salaries.
• Career Progression: A CISO’s job history can shape salary expectations.
• Professional Qualifications: Qualifications can impact a CISO’s pay.
• Recruitment Situations: Different hiring situations can affect salary offers.
• Additional Benefits: Benefits packages add value to the base salary.
• Company Culture Fit: A good cultural fit can influence pay.
• Salary Expectations of Candidates: How a CISO’s expectations fit into the wider market.

Our guide gives a detailed look at these factors with information that matches the latest market standards.

Why Download Our CISO Salary Guide?

Our guide is divided into regions across the UK, showing the differences in CISO salaries. It also covers different company sizes, from small businesses to large, listed companies, helping you understand the average salary for CISOs in different situations.

Download the Full UK CISO Salary Guide (PDF)