Fintech & Corporate Finance · Director
Director of Information Security (Fintech) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$185,000
25th percentile
P50
$215,000
Median
P75
$250,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 9/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
30-70
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
9% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.3 yr avg tenure
21% annual turnover
Director of Information Security (Fintech) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Information security director pay has risen about 12% over the last decade, with average salaries up by roughly 26k and particularly strong demand in finance and tech sectors.
Also Known As
Director of Information Security, Information Security Director, Director, Cybersecurity (Fintech), Director, Security & Risk, Director, Security Engineering (Fintech)
What Does a Director of Information Security (Fintech) Do?
The Director of Information Security (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 10 to 16 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 30-70 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Director of Information Security (Fintech) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Information Security (Fintech) is $215,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $185,000 to $250,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.09% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Director of Information Security (Fintech) Career Path
Professionals who move into Director of Information Security (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 21%.
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