What are the main factors that influence a Director Cybersecurity's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Director Cybersecurity?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Director Cybersecurity roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Director Cybersecurity's salary?

A Director Cybersecurity's salary grows with experience: starting around $124,896 for beginners, reaching about $174,211 at mid-level, and approach $237,670 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Director Cybersecurity?

Director Cybersecurity salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director Cybersecurity roles are District of Columbia $212,240, California $211,435, Massachusetts $208,617. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director Cybersecurity roles make?

Salaries for Director Cybersecurity level roles vary by specialization: Director of Cybersecurity: $184,268; Cybersecurity Manager: $166,272; Cybersecurity Consultant: $145,478; Cybersecurity Researcher: $136,807; Cybersecurity Architect: $134,119.

Director Cybersecurity Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Director Cybersecurity make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Cybersecurity in New Mexico is $177,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Director Cybersecurity's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $208,119
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $167,120 to $193,548
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,629

10% $157,629

50% (Median) $177,544

90% $208,119

Director Cybersecurity Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,548	$16,129	$3,722	$93
Average	$177,544	$14,795	$3,414	$85
25th Percentile	$167,120	$13,927	$3,214	$80

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Key Factors That Influence Director Cybersecurity Salaries

A Director Cybersecurity's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Director Cybersecurity Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Cybersecurity's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $124,896
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,753
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,211
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $196,061
Expert (over 8 years): $237,670

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Information Security Senior Supervisor	less than 1 year	$124,896
Information Security Manager	1-2 years	$137,753
Director Cybersecurity	2-4 years	$174,211
Information Security Director	5-8 years	$196,061
VP of Information Security	over 8 years	$237,670

How Do Director Cybersecurity Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Director Cybersecurities. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $212,240.
California: $211,435.
Massachusetts: $208,617.

District of Columbia $212,240 California $211,435 Massachusetts $208,617 Washington $207,851 New Jersey $207,774 Alaska $207,506 Connecticut $204,860 New York $203,787

Hawaii $200,355 Rhode Island $198,745 Maryland $197,653 Minnesota $196,157 Colorado $195,582 Illinois $195,391 Oregon $194,662 Delaware $194,125

New Hampshire $193,788 Virginia $193,033 Pennsylvania $190,828 Nevada $189,717 North Dakota $189,352 Michigan $188,777 Wisconsin $188,566 Vermont $188,145

Texas $186,975 Maine $186,899 Arizona $186,784 Ohio $186,650 Georgia $184,886 Indiana $184,004 Wyoming $183,832 Utah $183,563

Iowa $183,448 Kansas $182,528 Louisiana $182,260 North Carolina $182,164 Missouri $182,126 Florida $181,378 Montana $180,975 Nebraska $180,592

Kentucky $180,381 South Carolina $179,614 Tennessee $179,135 Idaho $178,944 New Mexico $177,544 Oklahoma $177,237 Alabama $176,107 South Dakota $174,209

Arkansas $173,174 West Virginia $172,618 Mississippi $170,950

Top Paying Cities for Director Cybersecurity

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $179,434
Belen: $178,436
Bernalillo: $179,752

Algodones, NM $179,434

Belen, NM $178,436

Bernalillo, NM $179,752

Bluewater, NM $175,978

Bosque, NM $177,124

Casa Blanca, NM $177,525

Cedar Crest, NM $179,902

Cedarvale, NM $172,848

Cerrillos, NM $179,565

Claunch, NM $172,208

Coyote, NM $176,919

Cuba, NM $176,636

Cubero, NM $177,918

Edgewood, NM $179,099

Estancia, NM $176,963

Gallina, NM $175,993

Counselor, NM $176,103

Grants, NM $175,777

Milan, NM $176,480

Isleta, NM $180,061

Jarales, NM $178,263

Jemez Pueblo, NM $178,572

Jemez Springs, NM $178,022

Laguna, NM $178,788

La Jara, NM $176,438

La Joya, NM $176,030

Lindrith, NM $175,817

Los Lunas, NM $179,381

Mcintosh, NM $177,937

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $176,753

Moriarty, NM $177,339

Mountainair, NM $175,426

Nageezi, NM $175,869

New Laguna, NM $177,832

Paguate, NM $177,953

Pena Blanca, NM $179,940

Peralta, NM $179,664

Placitas, NM $179,756

Ponderosa, NM $178,345

Prewitt, NM $175,924

Regina, NM $176,047

Sandia Park, NM $179,450

Corrales, NM $180,126

San Fidel, NM $176,873

San Rafael, NM $176,120

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $179,452

San Ysidro, NM $179,210

Stanley, NM $177,314

Tijeras, NM $179,473

Tome, NM $179,141

Torreon, NM $178,545

Veguita, NM $177,111

Willard, NM $175,110

Youngsville, NM $176,969

Bosque Farms, NM $179,994

Clines Corners, NM $176,243

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $179,588

Cochiti Lake, NM $179,821

Albuquerque, NM $180,228

Kirtland Afb, NM $180,228

Rio Rancho, NM $179,933

Gallup, NM $176,179

Brimhall, NM $175,681

Church Rock, NM $175,763

Continental Divide, NM $175,639

Crownpoint, NM $175,784

Fence Lake, NM $175,000

Fort Wingate, NM $175,702

Gamerco, NM $175,997

Mentmore, NM $175,725

Mexican Springs, NM $175,704

Ramah, NM $175,382

Rehoboth, NM $175,821

Thoreau, NM $175,830

Tohatchi, NM $175,669

Vanderwagen, NM $175,704

Zuni, NM $175,662

Navajo, NM $175,901

Jamestown, NM $175,464

Pinehill, NM $175,246

Sheep Springs, NM $175,859

Smith Lake, NM $176,515

Yatahey, NM $175,796

Farmington, NM $176,641

Aztec, NM $176,967

Blanco, NM $176,141

Bloomfield, NM $175,932

Flora Vista, NM $176,823

Fruitland, NM $175,717

Kirtland, NM $176,825

La Plata, NM $176,889

Navajo Dam, NM $176,810

Shiprock, NM $176,565

Waterflow, NM $176,475

Newcomb, NM $175,752

Sanostee, NM $175,863

Santa Fe, NM $181,148

Abiquiu, NM $176,193

Alcalde, NM $179,262

Amalia, NM $175,924

Arroyo Hondo, NM $175,677

Arroyo Seco, NM $175,880

Canjilon, NM $175,648

Canones, NM $177,249

Carson, NM $176,350

Cebolla, NM $175,752

Cerro, NM $175,804

Chama, NM $176,522

Chamisal, NM $178,786

Chimayo, NM $180,042

Cordova, NM $179,737

Costilla, NM $176,662

Taos Ski Valley, NM $175,323

Dixon, NM $178,616

Dulce, NM $176,519

El Prado, NM $176,036

El Rito, NM $176,843

Embudo, NM $177,698

Espanola, NM $179,823

Glorieta, NM $180,450

Hernandez, NM $178,152

Ilfeld, NM $178,784

La Madera, NM $176,532

Lamy, NM $179,762

Llano, NM $178,424

Los Alamos, NM $180,188

White Rock, NM $180,527

Medanales, NM $178,349

Ojo Caliente, NM $177,301

Los Ojos, NM $176,089

Pecos, NM $179,889

Penasco, NM $177,761

Petaca, NM $175,485

Questa, NM $175,990

Ranchos De Taos, NM $176,917

Red River, NM $175,487

Ribera, NM $176,616

Rowe, NM $178,953

San Cristobal, NM $175,482

San Jose, NM $178,512

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $179,384

Santa Cruz, NM $179,981

Serafina, NM $176,170

Taos, NM $175,934

Tererro, NM $180,464

Tesuque, NM $181,148

Tierra Amarilla, NM $175,934

Trampas, NM $177,615

Tres Piedras, NM $175,438

Truchas, NM $179,235

Vadito, NM $177,527

Valdez, NM $175,614

Vallecitos, NM $175,476

Velarde, NM $178,345

Villanueva, NM $176,275

Spaceport City, NM $172,681

Las Vegas, NM $174,780

Angel Fire, NM $175,296

Anton Chico, NM $174,477

Buena Vista, NM $176,080

Chacon, NM $176,204

Cimarron, NM $175,022

Cleveland, NM $177,454

Eagle Nest, NM $175,154

Guadalupita, NM $175,934

Holman, NM $177,002

La Loma, NM $174,184

Maxwell, NM $175,081

Miami, NM $174,703

Mills, NM $174,082

Montezuma, NM $178,355

Mora, NM $177,703

Mosquero, NM $173,931

Ocate, NM $174,893

Ojo Feliz, NM $175,353

Rainsville, NM $176,122

Raton, NM $175,522

Rociada, NM $178,445

Roy, NM $174,121

Sapello, NM $176,896

Solano, NM $173,908

Springer, NM $174,627

Ute Park, NM $175,104

Valmora, NM $174,632

Wagon Mound, NM $174,433

Watrous, NM $174,692

Socorro, NM $174,287

Aragon, NM $174,815

Datil, NM $174,094

Lemitar, NM $175,098

Luna, NM $175,125

Magdalena, NM $174,107

Pie Town, NM $174,688

Polvadera, NM $175,520

Quemado, NM $175,050

Reserve, NM $174,736

San Acacia, NM $175,809

San Antonio, NM $173,323

Truth Or Consequences, NM $173,287

Arrey, NM $173,258

Caballo, NM $173,377

Derry, NM $172,495

Elephant Butte, NM $173,737

Garfield, NM $171,995

Hatch, NM $169,238

Monticello, NM $173,277

Rincon, NM $168,264

Salem, NM $171,458

Williamsburg, NM $173,505

Winston, NM $173,404

Las Cruces, NM $166,062

White Sands Missile Range, NM $166,606

Santa Teresa, NM $167,818

Playas, NM $174,088

Animas, NM $174,515

Anthony, NM $167,778

Arenas Valley, NM $174,207

Bayard, NM $174,046

Berino, NM $167,017

Buckhorn, NM $174,226

Santa Clara, NM $174,351

Chamberino, NM $167,191

Cliff, NM $174,025

Columbus, NM $173,557

Deming, NM $173,597

Dona Ana, NM $166,068

Fairacres, NM $166,564

Faywood, NM $173,517

Fort Bayard, NM $174,184

Gila, NM $173,768

Glenwood, NM $173,904

Hachita, NM $173,557

Hanover, NM $173,593

Hillsboro, NM $173,239

Hurley, NM $173,929

La Mesa, NM $169,238

Lordsburg, NM $173,960

Mesilla, NM $166,066

Mesilla Park, NM $166,083

Mesquite, NM $166,225

Mimbres, NM $173,731

Mule Creek, NM $174,201

Organ, NM $166,169

Pinos Altos, NM $174,021

Radium Springs, NM $166,133

Redrock, NM $173,578

Rodeo, NM $174,736

San Miguel, NM $166,162

Silver City, NM $174,023

Sunland Park, NM $166,925

Tyrone, NM $174,538

Vado, NM $166,292

Chaparral, NM $168,389

Clovis, NM $173,689

Cannon Afb, NM $173,306

Broadview, NM $173,183

Causey, NM $172,886

Crossroads, NM $172,476

Dora, NM $173,296

Elida, NM $172,577

Floyd, NM $172,997

Fort Sumner, NM $172,857

Grady, NM $173,348

House, NM $173,210

Kenna, NM $172,579

Lingo, NM $172,875

Melrose, NM $173,239

Milnesand, NM $172,510

Pep, NM $172,746

Portales, NM $173,379

Rogers, NM $172,794

Saint Vrain, NM $173,350

Taiban, NM $172,798

Texico, NM $173,417

Yeso, NM $172,171

Roswell, NM $172,370

Artesia, NM $172,712

Caprock, NM $172,361

Carlsbad, NM $172,825

Dexter, NM $172,493

Eunice, NM $172,978

Hagerman, NM $172,579

Hobbs, NM $173,231

Hope, NM $171,947

Jal, NM $172,775

Lake Arthur, NM $172,294

Lakewood, NM $172,551

Loco Hills, NM $172,869

Loving, NM $172,781

Lovington, NM $173,064

Mcdonald, NM $172,593

Malaga, NM $172,612

Maljamar, NM $172,443

Monument, NM $172,850

Tatum, NM $172,704

Whites City, NM $172,993

Carrizozo, NM $171,554

Alamogordo, NM $171,008

Alto, NM $171,579

Bent, NM $171,040

Capitan, NM $171,180

Cloudcroft, NM $171,021

Corona, NM $172,300

Encino, NM $173,684

Fort Stanton, NM $171,253

Glencoe, NM $171,130

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $170,988

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $170,988

Hondo, NM $171,287

La Luz, NM $170,988

Lincoln, NM $170,789

Mayhill, NM $171,376

Mescalero, NM $171,065

Nogal, NM $171,799

Orogrande, NM $171,075

Picacho, NM $171,251

Pinon, NM $171,895

Ruidoso, NM $171,905

Ruidoso Downs, NM $171,671

Sacramento, NM $171,142

San Patricio, NM $171,345

Sunspot, NM $170,988

Timberon, NM $171,358

Tinnie, NM $171,151

Tularosa, NM $171,101

Vaughn, NM $172,984

Weed, NM $171,355

Tucumcari, NM $173,843

Amistad, NM $173,618

Bard, NM $173,340

Capulin, NM $175,303

Clayton, NM $173,956

Conchas Dam, NM $174,113

Cuervo, NM $173,275

Des Moines, NM $174,611

Folsom, NM $174,882

Garita, NM $173,779

Gladstone, NM $174,128

Grenville, NM $174,096

Logan, NM $173,837

Mcalister, NM $173,298

Nara Visa, NM $173,425

Newkirk, NM $173,616

Quay, NM $173,716

San Jon, NM $173,530

Santa Rosa, NM $173,716

Sedan, NM $173,777

Trementina, NM $173,770

Director Cybersecurity Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director Cybersecurity roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Director Cybersecurity positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director Cybersecurity as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director Cybersecurity

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$230,807	$111.0	30%
Software & Networking	$230,807	$111.0	30%
Internet	$213,053	$102.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$213,053	$102.0	20%
Insurance	$195,299	$94.0	10%

Director Cybersecurity Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Cybersecurity's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$167,120

Average $177,544/year

$193,548

$13,927

Average $14,795/month

$16,129

$3,214

Average $3,414/week

$3,722

$80

Average $85/hour

$93

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,548	$16,129	$3,722	$93
Average	$177,544	$14,795	$3,414	$85
25th Percentile	$167,120	$13,927	$3,214	$80

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