SALARY & RATE GUIDE
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In the ever-changing Cyber Security landscape you want to keep up to date on the benchmarks for daily rates and salary based on your role and level.
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Permanent Roles: Cyber Security Salary Range
| ROLE | LOW | MID | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Admin | $90k-$110k | $100k-$120k | $120k-$140k |
| SOC Analyst | $60k-$80k | $90k-$110k | $120k-$150k |
| Security Engineer | $100k-$120k | $120k-$140k | $140k-$160k |
| Technical Security Architect | $150k-$160k | $160k-$180k | $180k-$200k |
| GRC Consultant | $70k-$100k | $120k-$140k | $150k-$190k |
| Penetration Tester/ Red Teamer | $65k-$80k | $100k-$130k | $150k-$180k |
| Security Manager | $150k | $180k | $200k+ |
| ITSA | $180k | $200k | $250k |
| CISO | $250k+ |
Contract Roles: Cyber Security Daily Rates
| ROLE | LOW | MID | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Admin | $500-$650 | $650-$750 | $750-$950 |
| SOC Analyst | $400-$650 | $700-$900 | $900-$1,100 |
| Security Engineer | $800-$1,000 | $1,000-$1,100 | $1,110 - $1,250 |
| Technical Security Architect | $1,200-$1,250 | $1,250-$1,400 | $1,400-$1,600 |
| GRC Consultant | $800-$1,000 | $1,000-$1,100 | $1,100-$1,300 |
| Penetration Tester/ Red Teamer | $400-$600 | $800-$1,000 | $1,000-$1,200 |
| Security Manager | $1,100-$1,200 | $1,200-$1,400 | $1,400-$1,600 |
| ITSA | $1,200-$1,400 | $1,400-$1,600 | $1,600+ |
| CISO | $1,400+ |
NB: Last updated April 1st, 2025. All rates and salaries are a guide only and are subject to change with the market. All rates are exclusive of superannuation and do not include statutory on-costs or recruitment fees.
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