Cybersecurity Salaries.
19 roles. 81 cities.
National salary data. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$210,000
AI Threat Detection Engineer
Industry Median
$170,000
AI Security Engineer
Entry Level
$38,000
Cybersecurity Intern
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Last updated June 2026.
The cybersecurity industry includes 19 tracked roles with national median salaries ranging from $38,000 to $210,000. The highest-paying role is AI Threat Detection Engineer at $210,000 national median. Cybersecurity professionals protect organizations from digital threats, data breaches, and infrastructure attacks.
About cybersecurity salaries
Cybersecurity professionals protect organizations from digital threats, data breaches, and infrastructure attacks. As AI systems become more prevalent, demand for specialists who understand both traditional security and AI-specific vulnerabilities has surged. Roles range from security analysts to red team specialists and compliance officers.
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Cities ranked by average median salary across all 19 cybersecurity roles.
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