EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO)

2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) pay from Empsight. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Provides executive leadership and strategic management of both physical and information security across the corporation. Physical security may include securing facilities, financial and other assets, the safety and security of executives and employees, customers and guests using company facilities and the detection of threats, fraud, piracy, and the prevention of losses. Information security includes the protection of all data and related resources and networks as well as related areas such as business continuity planning and privacy protection. Requires a thorough understanding of both physical and data security concepts and practices. Prior experience in a similar role in a corporation, investigative or law enforcement agency desired.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) pay?
2 surveys publish EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO)?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh EVP Chief Security Officer (CSO) pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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