2025 CISO Compensation Snapshot Report

In 2025, 71% of CISOs received executive perks, an increase from 40% to over 50% this year for D&O insurance.

15% of CISOs changed employers in 2025, an increase from 11% in 2024.

70% of CISOs receive equity, which can represent up to half of total pay among top earners.

CISOs who remained at their companies and took on expanded responsibilities saw an average compensation increase of 8.1% in 2025, compared to a 5% increase among those who switched jobs.

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%.

In 2025, overall CISO compensation increased by an average of 6.7% compared to the previous year.