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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| ROLE | YEARS OF EXPERIENCE | PERMANENT (INC. SUPER) | CONTRACT (INC. SUPER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Admin | 0 – 3 | $90k - $110k | $600 - $800/day |
| SOC Analyst – Junior | 0 – 1 | $60k - $80k | $400 - $650/day |
| SOC Analyst – Mid | 1 – 3 | $90k - $110k | $700 - $900/day |
| SOC Analyst – Senior | 3+ | $120k - $150k | $900 - $1,100/day |
| Security Engineer | 0 – 5 | $120k - $150k | $800 - $1,150/day |
| Technical Security Architect | 1 – 5 | $150k - $200k | $1,100 - $1,250/day |
| GRC Consultant – Junior | 0 – 1 | $70k - $100k | $650 - $800/day |
| GRC Consultant – Mid | 1 – 5 | $120k - $140k | $850 - $1,000/day |
| GRC Consultant – Senior | 5+ | $150k - $190k | $1,000 - $1,250/day |
| Penetration Tester/ Red Teamer – Junior | 0 – 1 | $65k - $80k | $400 - $600/day |
| Penetration Tester/ Red Teamer – Mid | 1 – 3 | $100k - $130k | $800 - $1,000/day |
| Penetration Tester/ Red Teamer – Senior | 3+ | $150k - $180k | $1,000 - $1,200/day |
| Security Manager | 5+ | $150k - $200k | $1,000 - $1,250/day |
| ITSA | - | $180k - $250k | $1,100 - $1,500/day |
| CISO / CSO | - | $250k+ | $1,300/day+ |
NB: Last updated October 1st, 2024. All rates and salaries are a guide only and are subject to change with the market.
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