Hospitality · Director · 12 to 18 years typical
Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $230,000 | $315,000 | $435,000 | $630,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $215,000 | $295,000 | $405,000 | $590,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $205,000 | $280,000 | $390,000 | $560,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $205,000 | $280,000 | $390,000 | $560,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $200,000 | $275,000 | $380,000 | $550,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $200,000 | $270,000 | $370,000 | $540,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $200,000 | $270,000 | $370,000 | $540,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $190,000 | $260,000 | $355,000 | $520,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $175,000 | $235,000 | $325,000 | $475,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $165,000 | $225,000 | $310,000 | $450,000 |
Time to fill 18 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
PCI-DSS 4.0 and AI creating new attack vectors. Growing 15-20% YoY.
What does a Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) do?
The Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) operates within luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, and hospitality groups, overseeing guest experience, food and beverage operations, and property performance. Professionals in this role typically bring 12 to 18 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 50-150 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) is $225,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $165,000 to $310,000. The 64% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by property size and star rating, revenue under management, brand affiliation (independent vs. flagged), market tier (gateway city vs. resort), and whether the role carries full P&L responsibility. Demand for this role is trending upward with 18% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) career path
Professionals who move into Director of Cybersecurity / CISO (Hospitality) roles most commonly come from branded luxury hotel operations, food and beverage management, revenue management, or hospitality management programs at top-tier schools. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward multi-property or regional oversight, VP of operations for hotel groups, or independent resort ownership and advisory roles. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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