Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$155,000 / year
≈ $12,900 per month · $74.52 per hour
Low $108,000Average $155,000High $201,500
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
Expert Information Security is a professional role within the function in the Information Technology job family.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
Typical experience: varies by employer. Entry-level roles usually require little or no prior experience; senior roles typically require 5 or more years in the occupation. See the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for the specific entry path.
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
FLSA classification (typical)
Varies (often Exempt if salaried professional) · Depends on duties and pay basis
Classification depends on whether the role satisfies both the salary basis test and one of the FLSA duties tests (Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer, or Outside Sales). 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.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Information Security ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
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 Expert Information Security make?
The median market pay for a Expert Information Security in the United States is about $155,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Expert Information Security?
A typical market range for a Expert Information Security runs from about $132,000 to $178,500, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Expert Information Security pays 11% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $174,000).
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