Security professionals can earn many credentials throughout their careers. Among all the certifications they have, the CISSP certification makes them one of the most sought-after experts in cybersecurity. Multiple levels of research, including (ISC2) third-party studies and benchmarking survey results, have provided an estimate of how much a certified CISSP specialist earns in different countries.
The (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study is an annual benchmarking study that helps to benchmark salaries and develop goals. It also helps to understand the challenges and recognize the opportunities that cybersecurity professionals face. Let’s take a look below at the average CISSP salary around the globe.
Average CISSP Salary per Annum
According to data gathered from various sources
The average global salary for a CISSP professional in 2009 was $92,639.
An average CISSP professional in Asia-Pacific earns $57,179
An average CISSP professional in Africa, Europe, or the Middle East earns $81,568
An average CISSP professional in Latin America makes around $22,014
An average CISSP professional in North America makes about $120,552
Salaries for Various CISSP Roles in Different Countries
Global Knowledge’s 2019 report on IT skills, salaries and wages shows that IT security professionals who have been certified earn about 9% more than those without. Even though statistics may vary slightly across continents and regions the facts are the same. Security professionals with certifications earn 6% more in the Asia-Pacific region than their counterparts in the EMEA region (Europe and the Middle East and Africa). It is 8% higher in Latin America.
CISSP-certified IT security professionals make an average of $116.573, making it the third-highest IT professional salary. Let’s take a look below at the various roles that a CISSP certification prepares for and the salaries they pay.
India
An Information Security Manager makes an average salary of Rs. 17,87,769 per annum
An Information Security Analyst makes an average salary of Rs. 7,23,480 an year
An average salary for a Security Consultant in Computing/ Networking/ IT is Rs 9,61,039 per year.
An IT Security Architect makes an average salary of Rs. 22,30,071 an year
An average senior security consultant earns Rs. 12,75,000 an year
An Information Security Specialist makes an average salary of Rs. 14,52,750 an year
The salary of a Chief Information Security Officer is approximately Rs. 23,00,000.
USA
The average salary for a CISSP professional in the United States is $109,000.
An Information Security Manager makes an average annual salary of $117,383.
An Information Security Analyst makes an average salary of $87,381 per year.
The annual salary of a Chief Information Security Officer is approximately $164,412
An IT Security Architect makes an average annual salary of $124,305
An Information Security Officer can earn approximately $105,195 annually.
An average salary for a Security Engineer is $103,045 per year.
An Information Security Engineer can earn approximately $98,999 per year.
United Kingdom
The average salary for a CISSP professional in the Philippines is PS57,000.
An Information Security Manager makes an average salary of PS55,809 per year.
An IT Security Architect makes an average salary of PS57,895 per year.
On average, a Security Consultant for Computing/ Networking/IT earns PS54,981.
Per annum
An Information Security Analyst makes an average salary of PS45,544 per year.
An average salary for a Chief Information Security Officer is around PS100,460 per year.
An Information Security Officer can earn approximately PS47,109 an year.
An average salary for a Senior Security Consultant is around PS62,069 per year.
UAE
A CISSP-certified professional earns an average salary of AED 301,000
An Information Security Manager makes an average salary of AED 334,565 per annum.
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