Salary data · 13 Nov 2026
Cybersecurity Salary Report, 2026
Security postings usually state $160k–$333k/yr (middle $200k/yr), going by 1,213 distinct stated ranges from 337 employers among the 2,971 roles open today. Stated salaries span $9.6k/yr for first-rung roles to $850k/yr at the top of security leadership.
Salaries read 13 Nov 2026, 06:08 UTCBuilt from employers' own postings, not from a survey. Method notes.
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The 168 employers whose expected salary beats the middle ranked employer's, highest first. Expected salary is the middle of the ranges their own security postings state, pulled toward the average when they state few, with salary-less postings at the average; next to it is each employer's typical band. Each name opens its employer page.
| Employer | Expected pay | Typical salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | $349k/yrThe middle of its 34 stated ranges is $363k, weighted 98% against the all-employer $187k: $358k. 95% of its 37 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 95% x $358k + 5.4% x $187k = $349k a year. | $314k–$485k/yr |
| OpenAI | $305k/yrThe middle of its 34 stated ranges is $315k, weighted 98% against the all-employer $187k: $311k. 95% of its 37 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 95% x $311k + 5.4% x $187k = $305k a year. | $247k–$510k/yr |
| Thinking Machines Lab | $300k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $325k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $300k. All its postings give a salary: $300k a year. | $316k–$350k/yr |
| Perplexity | $284k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $313k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $284k. All its postings give a salary: $284k a year. | $261k–$405k/yr |
| Roblox | $283k/yrThe middle of its 18 stated ranges is $293k, weighted 96% against the all-employer $187k: $288k. 95% of its 19 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 95% x $288k + 5.3% x $187k = $283k a year. | $244k–$385k/yr |
| Sierra | $282k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $310k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $282k. All its postings give a salary: $282k a year. | $279k–$390k/yr |
| Decagon | $280k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $300k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $280k. All its postings give a salary: $280k a year. | $291k–$400k/yr |
| Harvey | $275k/yrThe middle of its 7 stated ranges is $286k, weighted 91% against the all-employer $187k: $275k. All its postings give a salary: $275k a year. | $275k–$388k/yr |
| Block | $260k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $272k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $260k. All its postings give a salary: $260k a year. | $272k–$418k/yr |
| Scale AI | $259k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $290k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $259k. All its postings give a salary: $259k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Discord | $259k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $279k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $259k. All its postings give a salary: $259k a year. | $250k–$310k/yr |
| Myriad360 | $254k/yrThe middle of its 9 stated ranges is $260k, weighted 93% against the all-employer $187k: $254k. All its postings give a salary: $254k a year. | $205k–$304k/yr |
| Terac | $253k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $312k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $253k. All its postings give a salary: $253k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Zipline | $251k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $325k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $282k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $282k + 33% x $187k = $251k a year. | Too few ranges |
| $250k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $260k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $250k. All its postings give a salary: $250k a year. | $229k–$315k/yr | |
| Morpho | $250k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $305k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $250k. All its postings give a salary: $250k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Vercel | $250k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $260k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $250k. All its postings give a salary: $250k a year. | $260k–$312k/yr |
| Serval | $250k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $263k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $250k. All its postings give a salary: $250k a year. | $263k–$325k/yr |
| Valkai | $249k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $275k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $249k. All its postings give a salary: $249k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Engine | $249k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $274k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $249k. All its postings give a salary: $249k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Ramp | $247k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $255k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $247k. All its postings give a salary: $247k a year. | $219k–$365k/yr |
| Quanata | $246k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $270k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $246k. All its postings give a salary: $246k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Verkada | $244k/yrThe middle of its 8 stated ranges is $250k, weighted 92% against the all-employer $187k: $244k. All its postings give a salary: $244k a year. | $244k–$300k/yr |
| Figma | $243k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $254k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $243k. All its postings give a salary: $243k a year. | $221k–$368k/yr |
| Brex | $241k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $270k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $252k. 83% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 83% x $252k + 17% x $187k = $241k a year. | $243k–$300k/yr |
| Brain Co. | $240k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $258k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $249k. 86% of its 7 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 86% x $249k + 14% x $187k = $240k a year. | $258k–$325k/yr |
| Rogo | $240k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $300k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $275k. 60% of its 5 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 60% x $275k + 40% x $187k = $240k a year. | $238k–$330k/yr |
| Affirm | $237k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $250k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $237k. All its postings give a salary: $237k a year. | $223k–$316k/yr |
| LiteLLM | $237k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $250k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $237k. All its postings give a salary: $237k a year. | $245k–$280k/yr |
| Positron AI | $237k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $250k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $237k. All its postings give a salary: $237k a year. | $230k–$340k/yr |
| Docker | $236k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $256k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $236k. All its postings give a salary: $236k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Sysdig | $236k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $276k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $236k. All its postings give a salary: $236k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Ripple | $236k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $261k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $252k. 75% of its 8 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 75% x $252k + 25% x $187k = $236k a year. | $247k–$305k/yr |
| FAR.AI | $234k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $253k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $234k. All its postings give a salary: $234k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Apollo.io | $234k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $246k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $234k. All its postings give a salary: $234k a year. | $242k–$314k/yr |
| Insurity | $233k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $271k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $233k. All its postings give a salary: $233k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Lila Sciences | $231k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $281k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $253k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $253k + 33% x $187k = $231k a year. | Too few ranges |
| DoorDash | $230k/yrThe middle of its 12 stated ranges is $233k, weighted 95% against the all-employer $187k: $230k. All its postings give a salary: $230k a year. | $197k–$285k/yr |
| Runway | $230k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $265k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $230k. All its postings give a salary: $230k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Figure AI | $229k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $238k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $229k. All its postings give a salary: $229k a year. | $219k–$350k/yr |
| Veeam | $229k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $291k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $278k. 46% of its 13 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 46% x $278k + 54% x $187k = $229k a year. | Too few ranges |
| SentiLink | $229k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $245k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $229k. All its postings give a salary: $229k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Linear | $228k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $261k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $228k. All its postings give a salary: $228k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Webflow | $228k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $261k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $228k. All its postings give a salary: $228k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Warp | $227k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $260k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $227k. All its postings give a salary: $227k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Hightouch | $227k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $243k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $227k. All its postings give a salary: $227k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Snowflake | $227k/yrThe middle of its 12 stated ranges is $240k, weighted 95% against the all-employer $187k: $237k. 80% of its 15 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 80% x $237k + 20% x $187k = $227k a year. | $195k–$298k/yr |
| Stand Together | $226k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $258k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $226k. All its postings give a salary: $226k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Zeta Global | $225k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $235k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $225k. All its postings give a salary: $225k a year. | $233k–$330k/yr |
| Databricks | $224k/yrThe middle of its 20 stated ranges is $231k, weighted 97% against the all-employer $187k: $230k. 87% of its 23 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 87% x $230k + 13% x $187k = $224k a year. | $223k–$314k/yr |
| 6sense | $224k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $238k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $224k. All its postings give a salary: $224k a year. | Too few ranges |
| $224k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $230k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $224k. All its postings give a salary: $224k a year. | $214k–$351k/yr | |
| Cohere | $222k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $228k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $222k. All its postings give a salary: $222k a year. | $220k–$379k/yr |
| Epoch AI | $222k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $250k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $222k. All its postings give a salary: $222k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Beast Industries | $222k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $231k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $222k. All its postings give a salary: $222k a year. | $231k–$286k/yr |
| Rain | $221k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $230k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $221k. All its postings give a salary: $221k a year. | $230k–$312k/yr |
| Higgsfield AI | $221k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $250k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $241k. 63% of its 8 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 63% x $241k + 38% x $187k = $221k a year. | $250k–$300k/yr |
| Render | $221k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $234k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $221k. All its postings give a salary: $221k a year. | Too few ranges |
| LaunchDarkly | $221k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $234k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $221k. All its postings give a salary: $221k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Hex | $221k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $247k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $221k. All its postings give a salary: $221k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Adyen | $220k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $246k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $220k. All its postings give a salary: $220k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Zocdoc | $220k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $245k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $220k. All its postings give a salary: $220k a year. | Too few ranges |
| GoDaddy | $219k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $231k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $219k. All its postings give a salary: $219k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Notion | $219k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $244k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $234k. 67% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $234k + 33% x $187k = $219k a year. | $227k–$322k/yr |
| Semgrep | $218k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $243k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $218k. All its postings give a salary: $218k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Charlie Health | $218k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $230k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $218k. All its postings give a salary: $218k a year. | Too few ranges |
| ClickUp | $218k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $230k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $218k. All its postings give a salary: $218k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Liftoff | $217k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $225k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $217k. All its postings give a salary: $217k a year. | $225k–$250k/yr |
| Owner | $217k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $240k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $217k. All its postings give a salary: $217k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Altruist | $216k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $220k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $216k. All its postings give a salary: $216k a year. | $203k–$293k/yr |
| Hinge Health | $216k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $239k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $216k. All its postings give a salary: $216k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Gemini | $215k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $226k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $215k. All its postings give a salary: $215k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Okta | $215k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $240k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $234k. 60% of its 20 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 60% x $234k + 40% x $187k = $215k a year. | $213k–$321k/yr |
| Horizon3.ai | $215k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $219k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $215k. All its postings give a salary: $215k a year. | $218k–$300k/yr |
| Phantom | $215k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $225k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $215k. All its postings give a salary: $215k a year. | Too few ranges |
| WorkOS | $215k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $225k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $215k. All its postings give a salary: $215k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Dropbox | $214k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $228k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $220k. 83% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 83% x $220k + 17% x $187k = $214k a year. | $228k–$284k/yr |
| Motive | $214k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $224k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $214k. All its postings give a salary: $214k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Skydio | $213k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $220k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $213k. All its postings give a salary: $213k a year. | $198k–$266k/yr |
| Temporal | $213k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $232k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $213k. All its postings give a salary: $213k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Legora | $213k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $233k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $226k. 67% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $226k + 33% x $187k = $213k a year. | $212k–$318k/yr |
| Material Security | $211k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $230k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $211k. All its postings give a salary: $211k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Pomelo Care | $211k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $220k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $211k. All its postings give a salary: $211k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Redpanda | $211k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $229k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $211k. All its postings give a salary: $211k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Acronis | $209k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $215k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $209k. All its postings give a salary: $209k a year. | $194k–$292k/yr |
| fal | $209k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $215k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $209k. All its postings give a salary: $209k a year. | $215k–$250k/yr |
| Assured | $209k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $218k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $209k. All its postings give a salary: $209k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Airbnb | $209k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $225k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $209k. All its postings give a salary: $209k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Halcyon | $209k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $225k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $209k. All its postings give a salary: $209k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Playlab | $209k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $225k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $209k. All its postings give a salary: $209k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Glean | $208k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $223k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $215k. 75% of its 4 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 75% x $215k + 25% x $187k = $208k a year. | $223k–$444k/yr |
| Huntress | $208k/yrThe middle of its 7 stated ranges is $215k, weighted 91% against the all-employer $187k: $212k. 83% of its 12 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 83% x $212k + 17% x $187k = $208k a year. | $194k–$240k/yr |
| Ridgeline | $207k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $221k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $214k. 75% of its 4 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 75% x $214k + 25% x $187k = $207k a year. | $188k–$256k/yr |
| Anduril Industries | $207k/yrThe middle of its 25 stated ranges is $211k, weighted 97% against the all-employer $187k: $210k. 89% of its 28 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 89% x $210k + 11% x $187k = $207k a year. | $172k–$286k/yr |
| Vanta | $207k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $228k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $217k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $217k + 33% x $187k = $207k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Plaid | $206k/yrThe middle of its 8 stated ranges is $208k, weighted 92% against the all-employer $187k: $206k. All its postings give a salary: $206k a year. | $178k–$268k/yr |
| Superhuman | $206k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $213k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $206k. All its postings give a salary: $206k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Ethos | $206k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $256k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $225k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $225k + 50% x $187k = $206k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Latent Health | $206k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $220k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $206k. All its postings give a salary: $206k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Prompt Health | $206k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $220k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $206k. All its postings give a salary: $206k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Xometry | $205k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $219k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $205k. All its postings give a salary: $205k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Toast | $205k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $251k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $223k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $223k + 50% x $187k = $205k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Zapier | $205k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $218k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $205k. All its postings give a salary: $205k a year. | Too few ranges |
| DDN | $205k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $250k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $222k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $222k + 50% x $187k = $205k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Carrot | $204k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $217k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $204k. All its postings give a salary: $204k a year. | Too few ranges |
| AfterQuery | $204k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $208k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $204k. All its postings give a salary: $204k a year. | $182k–$230k/yr |
| Muon Space | $204k/yrThe middle of its 7 stated ranges is $206k, weighted 91% against the all-employer $187k: $204k. All its postings give a salary: $204k a year. | $193k–$226k/yr |
| Censys | $203k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $216k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. All its postings give a salary: $203k a year. | Too few ranges |
| CoreWeave | $203k/yrThe middle of its 19 stated ranges is $204k, weighted 97% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. All its postings give a salary: $203k a year. | $179k–$275k/yr |
| Cape | $203k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $205k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. All its postings give a salary: $203k a year. | $185k–$312k/yr |
| Second Front | $203k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $205k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. All its postings give a salary: $203k a year. | $175k–$215k/yr |
| Cohesity | $202k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $270k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $233k. 33% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 33% x $233k + 67% x $187k = $202k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Airwallex | $202k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $214k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $211k. 62% of its 13 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 62% x $211k + 38% x $187k = $202k a year. | $175k–$300k/yr |
| Robinhood | $201k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $204k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $201k. All its postings give a salary: $201k a year. | $204k–$254k/yr |
| Quora | $201k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $211k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $201k. All its postings give a salary: $201k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Valon | $200k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $205k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $200k. All its postings give a salary: $200k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Hadrian | $200k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $214k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $207k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $207k + 33% x $187k = $200k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Tanium | $200k/yrThe middle of its 5 stated ranges is $205k, weighted 88% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. 83% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 83% x $203k + 17% x $187k = $200k a year. | $195k–$293k/yr |
| Starburst | $200k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $214k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $207k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $207k + 33% x $187k = $200k a year. | Too few ranges |
| AvePoint | $200k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $225k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $217k. 43% of its 7 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 43% x $217k + 57% x $187k = $200k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Obsidian Security | $199k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $239k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $224k. 33% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 33% x $224k + 67% x $187k = $199k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Addepar | $199k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $212k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $205k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $205k + 33% x $187k = $199k a year. | Too few ranges |
| FormativGroup | $199k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $208k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $199k. All its postings give a salary: $199k a year. | Too few ranges |
| PlayStation (Sony Interactive Entertainment) | $199k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $221k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $211k. 50% of its 4 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $211k + 50% x $187k = $199k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Mercor | $199k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $203k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $199k. All its postings give a salary: $199k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Nscale | $198k/yrThe middle of its 11 stated ranges is $200k, weighted 94% against the all-employer $187k: $199k. 92% of its 12 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 92% x $199k + 8.3% x $187k = $198k a year. | $175k–$270k/yr |
| Pure Storage | $198k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $228k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $219k. 33% of its 9 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 33% x $219k + 67% x $187k = $198k a year. | Too few ranges |
| NETGEAR | $198k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $215k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. 67% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 67% x $203k + 33% x $187k = $198k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Zscaler | $197k/yrThe middle of its 20 stated ranges is $203k, weighted 97% against the all-employer $187k: $202k. 70% of its 30 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 70% x $202k + 30% x $187k = $197k a year. | $173k–$253k/yr |
| Forus | $197k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $240k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $217k. 33% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 33% x $217k + 67% x $187k = $197k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Headway | $197k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $199k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $197k. All its postings give a salary: $197k a year. | $199k–$266k/yr |
| Garner Health | $196k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $198k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $196k. All its postings give a salary: $196k a year. | $170k–$290k/yr |
| Axon | $196k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $219k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $206k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $206k + 50% x $187k = $196k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Fly.io | $196k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $203k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $196k. All its postings give a salary: $196k a year. | Too few ranges |
| VGS | $196k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $203k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $196k. All its postings give a salary: $196k a year. | Too few ranges |
| BitGo | $196k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $218k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $205k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $205k + 50% x $187k = $196k a year. | Too few ranges |
| GitLab | $195k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $205k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $203k. 55% of its 11 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 55% x $203k + 45% x $187k = $195k a year. | $191k–$280k/yr |
| Coinbase | $195k/yrThe middle of its 7 stated ranges is $196k, weighted 91% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | $162k–$256k/yr |
| Snyk | $195k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $216k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $204k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $204k + 50% x $187k = $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Fastly | $195k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $199k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $198k. 75% of its 8 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 75% x $198k + 25% x $187k = $195k a year. | $199k–$264k/yr |
| Wiz | $195k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $225k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $217k. 27% of its 11 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 27% x $217k + 73% x $187k = $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Palo Alto Networks | $195k/yrThe middle of its 45 stated ranges is $205k, weighted 99% against the all-employer $187k: $204k. 47% of its 100 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 47% x $204k + 53% x $187k = $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Upstart | $195k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $197k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | $197k–$257k/yr |
| Peregrine | $195k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $198k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Squads | $195k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $198k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| AIOS | $195k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $200k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| HackerOne | $195k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $200k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Zania | $195k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $200k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. All its postings give a salary: $195k a year. | Too few ranges |
| ID.me | $194k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $197k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $194k. All its postings give a salary: $194k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Mysten Labs | $193k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $195k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $193k. All its postings give a salary: $193k a year. | $180k–$256k/yr |
| AlphaSense | $193k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $205k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $197k. 60% of its 5 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 60% x $197k + 40% x $187k = $193k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Buffer | $193k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $197k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $193k. All its postings give a salary: $193k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Datadog | $193k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $195k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $193k. All its postings give a salary: $193k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Applied Intuition | $192k/yrThe middle of its 13 stated ranges is $193k, weighted 95% against the all-employer $187k: $192k. All its postings give a salary: $192k a year. | $175k–$258k/yr |
| Harness | $192k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $200k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $198k. 50% of its 6 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $198k + 50% x $187k = $192k a year. | $179k–$276k/yr |
| Instructure | $192k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $213k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $202k. 33% of its 3 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 33% x $202k + 67% x $187k = $192k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Writer | $191k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $199k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $196k. 50% of its 4 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $196k + 50% x $187k = $191k a year. | Too few ranges |
| 1Password | $191k/yrThe middle of its 6 stated ranges is $191k, weighted 90% against the all-employer $187k: $191k. All its postings give a salary: $191k a year. | $148k–$371k/yr |
| Cogent Security | $191k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $200k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $195k + 50% x $187k = $191k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Intercom | $191k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $200k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $195k. 50% of its 2 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $195k + 50% x $187k = $191k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Rubrik | $191k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $196k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $194k. 50% of its 8 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 50% x $194k + 50% x $187k = $191k a year. | $162k–$305k/yr |
| Metabase | $190k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $193k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $190k. All its postings give a salary: $190k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Abnormal Security | $190k/yrThe middle of its 4 stated ranges is $194k, weighted 85% against the all-employer $187k: $193k. 57% of its 7 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 57% x $193k + 43% x $187k = $190k a year. | $156k–$296k/yr |
| DuckDuckGo | $190k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $191k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $190k. All its postings give a salary: $190k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Metropolis | $189k/yrThe middle of its 3 stated ranges is $190k, weighted 81% against the all-employer $187k: $189k. All its postings give a salary: $189k a year. | $189k–$215k/yr |
| Anaplan | $189k/yrThe middle of its 1 stated range is $213k, weighted 59% against the all-employer $187k: $202k. 14% of its 7 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 14% x $202k + 86% x $187k = $189k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Backblaze | $189k/yrThe middle of its 2 stated ranges is $196k, weighted 75% against the all-employer $187k: $194k. 29% of its 7 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 29% x $194k + 71% x $187k = $189k a year. | Too few ranges |
| Flexport | $189k/yrThe middle of its 8 stated ranges is $189k, weighted 92% against the all-employer $187k: $189k. 80% of its 10 postings give a salary and the others count at the average: 80% x $189k + 20% x $187k = $189k a year. | $179k–$271k/yr |
Demand
Openings per specialty
Salary tells you what a role is worth; this tells you where the hiring is. Specialties by roles open today, and the pace at which new ones arrive.
Method
Where each figure here comes from
The figures come from the careers systems of the 641 employers with security roles open (out of 653 employers on CyberJobs.cc), read every hour. Each stated salary range is recorded as a yearly figure, a role reposted with the same range counts once, and “up to” figures with no floor are set aside.
The typical band covers the span from the 25th percentile of range midpoints to the 90th percentile of range tops, every figure taken as a full-time year (an hourly rate times 2,080 hours), which keeps senior salaries inside it, and every band here (the board's, each specialty's, each employer's) is built the same way from its own postings. A specialty counts as a market figure only when at least three employers contribute, so one company cannot speak for it. Recalculated 13 Nov 2026. Full methodology.
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Security pay: what readers ask
What is a typical cybersecurity salary?
Security postings on the board usually state $160k–$333k/yr, with $200k/yr in the middle, based on 1,213 distinct ranges from 337 employers. First SOC and compliance seats start near $9.6k/yr, while principal engineers and security leaders reach $850k/yr.
Which security specialty pays best?
Among specialties with enough stated salaries to call a market rate, Security Leadership is highest today, centred on $245k/yr (usual band $208k–$400k/yr, 94 employers).
How many security postings state a salary?
About 46% of the 2,971 open security roles name a salary range, largely because of US pay-transparency laws; the other 1,609 name none. Only the stated ranges feed this report, never estimates for the silent postings.
How fresh are these salary figures?
They were recalculated from the employers' own postings at the last read, 13 Nov 2026. "Up to" figures with no floor are ignored, and a role reposted with the same range counts once.