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Cybersecurity Manager Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$110,000
25th percentile
P50
$210,000
Median
P75
$240,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 7.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
497-651
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
18% year-over-year
RETENTION
4 yr avg tenure
21% annual turnover
Cybersecurity Manager Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
One of the fastest-growing roles in family offices; pay rising 40-50% in recent years
Also Known As
IT Security Manager, Information Security Manager, Digital Security Director
What Does a Cybersecurity Manager Do?
The Cybersecurity Manager operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 12 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 497-651 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Cybersecurity Manager Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Cybersecurity Manager is $210,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $110,000 to $240,000. The 63% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.18% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Cybersecurity Manager Career Path
Professionals who move into Cybersecurity Manager roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 21%.
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