Highest-Paid Cybersecurity Jobs and Their Salaries in 2025

Anudeep Mahavadi

Cybersecurity Careers 2025: Explore the highest-paid cybersecurity jobs shaping the digital defense industry in 2025.

Chief Information Security Officer: CISO roles lead strategy, earning salaries around $250,000 annually in 2025.

Security Architect: Designs secure systems and networks, with average salaries near $180,000 per year.

Penetration Tester: Ethical hackers uncover vulnerabilities, earning about $130,000 annually in 2025.

Cybersecurity Manager: Oversees security teams and compliance, with salaries averaging $150,000 per year.

Cloud Security Engineer: Secures cloud platforms, commanding salaries around $140,000 annually in 2025.

Incident Response Analyst: Handles breaches and emergencies, earning a salary of about $120,000 annually.

Application Security Engineer: Protects software from exploits, with salaries averaging $135,000 in 2025.

Career Outlook: Cybersecurity professionals enjoy high salaries and strong demand in a digital-first world.

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