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2025 CISO Compensation Snapshot Report

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15% of CISOs changed employers in 2025, an increase from 11% in 2024.

The top 1% of CISOs earn more than $3.2 million in total compensation, which is approximately 10 times the median and 20 times the bottom 10%.

In 2025, overall CISO compensation increased by an average of 6.7% compared to the previous year.

CISOs who remained at their companies and took on expanded responsibilities saw an average compensation increase of 8.1% in 2025, compared to a 5% increase among those who switched jobs.

70% of CISOs receive equity, which can represent up to half of total pay among top earners.

In 2025, 71% of CISOs received executive perks, an increase from 40% to over 50% this year for D&O insurance.

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