CISSP Certification
0-2 years experience
2-5 years experience
5+ years experience
💰 Median Salary: $133K/year
3.5M unfilled cybersecurity positions globally
Top Secret clearance adds $30K-$50K to base salary
Government/defense pays premium, especially with clearance
CISO/Security Director roles pay significantly more
CISM, CEH, or cloud security certs boost salary
Cloud security architecture and implementation
SOC management and threat hunting expertise
SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks knowledge
Offensive security and ethical hacking skills
5+ years IT (CISSP requires experience)
7-10 years
10-15 years
15+ years
| Role | Average Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer (no CISSP) | $115,000 | -15% |
| Security Analyst (no CISSP) | $95,000 | -30% |
| CEH Certified | $120,000 | -11% |
| CISM Certified | $140,000 | +4% |
Demand: Very High
Demand: Very High
Demand: Very High
Demand: High
Demand: High
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