What are the main factors that influence an Information Security Risk Specialist'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 Information Security Risk Specialist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Information Security Risk Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Information Security Risk Specialist's salary?

An Information Security Risk Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $126,305 for beginners, reaching about $176,182 at mid-level, and approach $240,378 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Information Security Risk Specialist?

Information Security Risk Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Security Risk Specialist roles are District of Columbia $214,637, California $213,823, Massachusetts $210,973. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Information Security Risk Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Information Security Risk Specialist level roles vary by specialization: VP of Information Security Risk: $253,300; Director, Information Security Risk Management: $189,807; Information Security Specialist V: $162,080; Information Security Architect III: $154,280; Information Security Specialist IV: $139,880.

Information Security Risk Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Information Security Risk Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Security Risk Specialist in New Mexico is $179,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, an Information Security Risk Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $210,426
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $168,997 to $195,712
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,390

10% $159,390

50% (Median) $179,549

90% $210,426

Information Security Risk Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,712	$16,309	$3,764	$94
Average	$179,549	$14,962	$3,453	$86
25th Percentile	$168,997	$14,083	$3,250	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Risk Specialist Salaries

An Information Security Risk Specialist'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 Information Security Risk Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Risk Specialist'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): $126,305
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,302
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $176,182
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $198,266
Expert (over 8 years): $240,378

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Information Security Senior Supervisor	less than 1 year	$126,305
Information Security Manager	1-2 years	$139,302
Information Security Risk Specialist	2-4 years	$176,182
Information Security Director	5-8 years	$198,266
VP of Information Security	over 8 years	$240,378

How Do Information Security Risk Specialist 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 Information Security Risk Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $214,637.
California: $213,823.
Massachusetts: $210,973.

District of Columbia $214,637 California $213,823 Massachusetts $210,973 Washington $210,198 New Jersey $210,121 Alaska $209,849 Connecticut $207,174 New York $206,088

Hawaii $202,618 Rhode Island $200,990 Maryland $199,885 Minnesota $198,373 Colorado $197,791 Illinois $197,597 Oregon $196,861 Delaware $196,318

New Hampshire $195,977 Virginia $195,213 Pennsylvania $192,984 Nevada $191,859 North Dakota $191,491 Michigan $190,909 Wisconsin $190,696 Vermont $190,270

Texas $189,087 Maine $189,010 Arizona $188,893 Ohio $188,758 Georgia $186,974 Indiana $186,082 Wyoming $185,908 Utah $185,637

Iowa $185,520 Kansas $184,590 Louisiana $184,318 North Carolina $184,221 Missouri $184,183 Florida $183,427 Montana $183,019 Nebraska $182,632

Kentucky $182,418 South Carolina $181,643 Tennessee $181,158 Idaho $180,965 New Mexico $179,549 Oklahoma $179,239 Alabama $178,096 South Dakota $176,176

Arkansas $175,130 West Virginia $174,567 Mississippi $172,881

Top Paying Cities for Information Security Risk Specialist

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: $181,461
Belen: $180,451
Bernalillo: $181,783

Algodones, NM $181,461

Belen, NM $180,451

Bernalillo, NM $181,783

Bluewater, NM $177,966

Bosque, NM $179,125

Casa Blanca, NM $179,530

Cedar Crest, NM $181,934

Cedarvale, NM $174,800

Cerrillos, NM $181,593

Claunch, NM $174,152

Coyote, NM $178,917

Cuba, NM $178,631

Cubero, NM $179,927

Edgewood, NM $181,122

Estancia, NM $178,962

Gallina, NM $177,981

Counselor, NM $178,092

Grants, NM $177,762

Milan, NM $178,474

Isleta, NM $182,095

Jarales, NM $180,276

Jemez Pueblo, NM $180,588

Jemez Springs, NM $180,032

Laguna, NM $180,808

La Jara, NM $178,431

La Joya, NM $178,018

Lindrith, NM $177,803

Los Lunas, NM $181,407

Mcintosh, NM $179,947

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $178,749

Moriarty, NM $179,342

Mountainair, NM $177,407

Nageezi, NM $177,855

New Laguna, NM $179,840

Paguate, NM $179,962

Pena Blanca, NM $181,973

Peralta, NM $181,693

Placitas, NM $181,787

Ponderosa, NM $180,360

Prewitt, NM $177,911

Regina, NM $178,035

Sandia Park, NM $181,476

Corrales, NM $182,161

San Fidel, NM $178,871

San Rafael, NM $178,109

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $181,478

San Ysidro, NM $181,234

Stanley, NM $179,317

Tijeras, NM $181,500

Tome, NM $181,164

Torreon, NM $180,561

Veguita, NM $179,111

Willard, NM $177,087

Youngsville, NM $178,968

Bosque Farms, NM $182,027

Clines Corners, NM $178,233

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $181,616

Cochiti Lake, NM $181,852

Albuquerque, NM $182,263

Kirtland Afb, NM $182,263

Rio Rancho, NM $181,965

Gallup, NM $178,169

Brimhall, NM $177,665

Church Rock, NM $177,749

Continental Divide, NM $177,622

Crownpoint, NM $177,770

Fence Lake, NM $176,977

Fort Wingate, NM $177,686

Gamerco, NM $177,985

Mentmore, NM $177,710

Mexican Springs, NM $177,688

Ramah, NM $177,363

Rehoboth, NM $177,807

Thoreau, NM $177,816

Tohatchi, NM $177,654

Vanderwagen, NM $177,688

Zuni, NM $177,646

Navajo, NM $177,888

Jamestown, NM $177,446

Pinehill, NM $177,225

Sheep Springs, NM $177,845

Smith Lake, NM $178,508

Yatahey, NM $177,781

Farmington, NM $178,636

Aztec, NM $178,966

Blanco, NM $178,130

Bloomfield, NM $177,919

Flora Vista, NM $178,821

Fruitland, NM $177,702

Kirtland, NM $178,822

La Plata, NM $178,886

Navajo Dam, NM $178,807

Shiprock, NM $178,559

Waterflow, NM $178,468

Newcomb, NM $177,737

Sanostee, NM $177,849

Santa Fe, NM $183,194

Abiquiu, NM $178,183

Alcalde, NM $181,286

Amalia, NM $177,911

Arroyo Hondo, NM $177,661

Arroyo Seco, NM $177,867

Canjilon, NM $177,632

Canones, NM $179,251

Carson, NM $178,342

Cebolla, NM $177,737

Cerro, NM $177,789

Chama, NM $178,516

Chamisal, NM $180,806

Chimayo, NM $182,075

Cordova, NM $181,767

Costilla, NM $178,658

Taos Ski Valley, NM $177,303

Dixon, NM $180,633

Dulce, NM $178,512

El Prado, NM $178,024

El Rito, NM $178,840

Embudo, NM $179,705

Espanola, NM $181,854

Glorieta, NM $182,488

Hernandez, NM $180,164

Ilfeld, NM $180,804

La Madera, NM $178,526

Lamy, NM $181,792

Llano, NM $180,439

Los Alamos, NM $182,223

White Rock, NM $182,566

Medanales, NM $180,364

Ojo Caliente, NM $179,303

Los Ojos, NM $178,078

Pecos, NM $181,920

Penasco, NM $179,768

Petaca, NM $177,467

Questa, NM $177,977

Ranchos De Taos, NM $178,916

Red River, NM $177,469

Ribera, NM $178,611

Rowe, NM $180,974

San Cristobal, NM $177,464

San Jose, NM $180,528

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $181,410

Santa Cruz, NM $182,013

Serafina, NM $178,159

Taos, NM $177,921

Tererro, NM $182,502

Tesuque, NM $183,194

Tierra Amarilla, NM $177,921

Trampas, NM $179,621

Tres Piedras, NM $177,419

Truchas, NM $181,259

Vadito, NM $179,532

Valdez, NM $177,597

Vallecitos, NM $177,458

Velarde, NM $180,360

Villanueva, NM $178,266

Spaceport City, NM $174,631

Las Vegas, NM $176,754

Angel Fire, NM $177,275

Anton Chico, NM $176,448

Buena Vista, NM $178,068

Chacon, NM $178,194

Cimarron, NM $176,998

Cleveland, NM $179,458

Eagle Nest, NM $177,132

Guadalupita, NM $177,921

Holman, NM $179,001

La Loma, NM $176,151

Maxwell, NM $177,058

Miami, NM $176,676

Mills, NM $176,048

Montezuma, NM $180,369

Mora, NM $179,710

Mosquero, NM $175,895

Ocate, NM $176,868

Ojo Feliz, NM $177,334

Rainsville, NM $178,111

Raton, NM $177,504

Rociada, NM $180,461

Roy, NM $176,087

Sapello, NM $178,894

Solano, NM $175,872

Springer, NM $176,599

Ute Park, NM $177,082

Valmora, NM $176,605

Wagon Mound, NM $176,403

Watrous, NM $176,665

Socorro, NM $176,256

Aragon, NM $176,789

Datil, NM $176,060

Lemitar, NM $177,076

Luna, NM $177,103

Magdalena, NM $176,074

Pie Town, NM $176,661

Polvadera, NM $177,502

Quemado, NM $177,027

Reserve, NM $176,709

San Acacia, NM $177,795

San Antonio, NM $175,281

Truth Or Consequences, NM $175,244

Arrey, NM $175,215

Caballo, NM $175,335

Derry, NM $174,443

Elephant Butte, NM $175,699

Garfield, NM $173,937

Hatch, NM $171,150

Monticello, NM $175,234

Rincon, NM $170,165

Salem, NM $173,394

Williamsburg, NM $175,465

Winston, NM $175,362

Las Cruces, NM $167,937

White Sands Missile Range, NM $168,488

Santa Teresa, NM $169,713

Playas, NM $176,054

Animas, NM $176,487

Anthony, NM $169,672

Arenas Valley, NM $176,174

Bayard, NM $176,012

Berino, NM $168,903

Buckhorn, NM $176,194

Santa Clara, NM $176,320

Chamberino, NM $169,079

Cliff, NM $175,990

Columbus, NM $175,517

Deming, NM $175,558

Dona Ana, NM $167,943

Fairacres, NM $168,445

Faywood, NM $175,477

Fort Bayard, NM $176,151

Gila, NM $175,730

Glenwood, NM $175,868

Hachita, NM $175,517

Hanover, NM $175,554

Hillsboro, NM $175,195

Hurley, NM $175,893

La Mesa, NM $171,150

Lordsburg, NM $175,924

Mesilla, NM $167,941

Mesilla Park, NM $167,959

Mesquite, NM $168,102

Mimbres, NM $175,694

Mule Creek, NM $176,169

Organ, NM $168,046

Pinos Altos, NM $175,986

Radium Springs, NM $168,009

Redrock, NM $175,539

Rodeo, NM $176,709

San Miguel, NM $168,038

Silver City, NM $175,988

Sunland Park, NM $168,810

Tyrone, NM $176,510

Vado, NM $168,170

Chaparral, NM $170,291

Clovis, NM $175,651

Cannon Afb, NM $175,263

Broadview, NM $175,139

Causey, NM $174,839

Crossroads, NM $174,424

Dora, NM $175,254

Elida, NM $174,527

Floyd, NM $174,951

Fort Sumner, NM $174,810

Grady, NM $175,306

House, NM $175,166

Kenna, NM $174,529

Lingo, NM $174,827

Melrose, NM $175,195

Milnesand, NM $174,459

Pep, NM $174,697

Portales, NM $175,337

Rogers, NM $174,746

Saint Vrain, NM $175,308

Taiban, NM $174,750

Texico, NM $175,376

Yeso, NM $174,116

Roswell, NM $174,317

Artesia, NM $174,662

Caprock, NM $174,308

Carlsbad, NM $174,777

Dexter, NM $174,441

Eunice, NM $174,932

Hagerman, NM $174,529

Hobbs, NM $175,188

Hope, NM $173,889

Jal, NM $174,726

Lake Arthur, NM $174,240

Lakewood, NM $174,499

Loco Hills, NM $174,821

Loving, NM $174,732

Lovington, NM $175,019

Mcdonald, NM $174,542

Malaga, NM $174,562

Maljamar, NM $174,391

Monument, NM $174,802

Tatum, NM $174,655

Whites City, NM $174,947

Carrizozo, NM $173,491

Alamogordo, NM $172,939

Alto, NM $173,517

Bent, NM $172,972

Capitan, NM $173,113

Cloudcroft, NM $172,953

Corona, NM $174,246

Encino, NM $175,645

Fort Stanton, NM $173,187

Glencoe, NM $173,063

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $172,920

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $172,920

Hondo, NM $173,222

La Luz, NM $172,920

Lincoln, NM $172,718

Mayhill, NM $173,311

Mescalero, NM $172,997

Nogal, NM $173,740

Orogrande, NM $173,007

Picacho, NM $173,185

Pinon, NM $173,836

Ruidoso, NM $173,846

Ruidoso Downs, NM $173,610

Sacramento, NM $173,075

San Patricio, NM $173,280

Sunspot, NM $172,920

Timberon, NM $173,294

Tinnie, NM $173,084

Tularosa, NM $173,034

Vaughn, NM $174,938

Weed, NM $173,290

Tucumcari, NM $175,806

Amistad, NM $175,579

Bard, NM $175,298

Capulin, NM $177,283

Clayton, NM $175,920

Conchas Dam, NM $176,079

Cuervo, NM $175,232

Des Moines, NM $176,583

Folsom, NM $176,857

Garita, NM $175,742

Gladstone, NM $176,095

Grenville, NM $176,062

Logan, NM $175,800

Mcalister, NM $175,256

Nara Visa, NM $175,383

Newkirk, NM $175,577

Quay, NM $175,678

San Jon, NM $175,490

Santa Rosa, NM $175,678

Sedan, NM $175,740

Trementina, NM $175,732

Information Security Risk Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Information Security Risk Specialist 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, Information Security Risk Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Information Security Risk Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Information Security Risk Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$233,414	$112.0	30%
Software & Networking	$233,414	$112.0	30%
Internet	$215,459	$104.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$215,459	$104.0	20%
Insurance	$197,504	$95.0	10%

Information Security Risk Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Security Risk Specialist'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.

$168,997

Average $179,549/year

$195,712

$14,083

Average $14,962/month

$16,309

$3,250

Average $3,453/week

$3,764

$81

Average $86/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,712	$16,309	$3,764	$94
Average	$179,549	$14,962	$3,453	$86
25th Percentile	$168,997	$14,083	$3,250	$81

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