Report by IANS Research
2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report
Key Findings
Fewer than 40% of respondents are satisfied with their advancement opportunities.
Only one-third of cybersecurity professionals would recommend their employer.
More than 45% express frustration over slow progression.
61% of cybersecurity staff dedicate at least 30% of their time to multiple functions.
The annual compensation disparity between the highest and lowest regions in the U.S. is $61,000.
Security architects and engineers have average annual cash compensation of $206,000 and $191,000 respectively.
Over 70% of security engineers and more than 50% of security analysts and security architects say their IT backgrounds were essential to landing their current roles.
More than 60% of cybersecurity professionals are considering a job change.