Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$160,000 / year
≈ $13,350 per month · $76.92 per hour
Low $110,500Average $160,000High $208,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Executive Systems Security Specialist Group is a professional role within the function, focused on Executive Systems Security Specialist in the Information Technology job family. The title carries Group-level responsibility, indicating a group scope within a department or function.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
Typical experience: 3 to 6 years at the Specialist / Intermediate level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Execute programs and processes independently within defined scope
Own specific workstreams from planning through delivery
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to complete assignments
Apply domain expertise to solve routine and moderately complex problems
Produce deliverables to established quality standards
Document methods and outcomes for team knowledge
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional or Administrative exemption
Individual contributor roles at this level typically qualify for the Professional exemption (requiring advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning) or the Administrative exemption (office work related to management or general business operations with discretion on significant matters). Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$160,000
2027$165,500
2028$171,500
2029$177,500
2030$183,500
2031$190,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Executive Systems Security Specialist Group make?
The median market pay for a Executive Systems Security Specialist Group in the United States is about $160,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Executive Systems Security Specialist Group?
A typical market range for a Executive Systems Security Specialist Group runs from about $136,000 to $184,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Executive Systems Security Specialist Group pays 8% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $174,000).
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