The 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report highlights significant trends in the cybersecurity job market. It shows that only one-third of cybersecurity professionals are satisfied enough to recommend their employer, tying job dissatisfaction to limited career growth. Over 45% express discontent with slow progression opportunities, indicating that while compensation is essential, chances for advancement and skill development are prioritized. Security engineers and architects command higher salaries, with averages of $191,000 and $206,000, respectively, with the Western U.S. offering the highest wages across surveyed regions.
The report reveals that only one-third of cybersecurity professionals are satisfied with their employer, reflecting a broader issue of low job satisfaction in the industry.
Compensation plays a role in employee retention; however, opportunities for advancement and skill development are more influential in keeping cybersecurity professionals engaged.
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