How Much Do Cybersecurity Experts REALLY Make in 2025?

Think cybersecurity salaries are all hype? Think again! We'll break down exactly how much you can earn at the entry, mid, and senior levels—whether you're starting as a SOC analyst or aiming for the CISO seat.

You'll discover real-world salary ranges, what factors impact your pay, and how to benchmark your earning potential across industries and countries. If you're thinking about a career in cybersecurity, this is the clarity you need to plan your future.

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🎯 Here's your guide to cybersecurity salaries at every career stage:
00:26 — What is the average entry-level cybersecurity salary in the US and Germany?
01:10 — How much does a cybersecurity analyst earn?
01:26 — What is the typical salary for a SOC analyst?
01:42 — How much do IT security specialists make?
01:56 — What is the average salary for an incident response analyst?
02:07 — How much can a penetration tester earn starting out?
02:42 — How do cybersecurity professionals transition to mid-level roles?
02:49 — What are mid-level cybersecurity salaries in the US and Germany?
03:13 — How much does a cybersecurity engineer earn?
03:32 — What is the salary range for cybersecurity consultants?
03:47 — How much does a threat intelligence analyst make?
04:06 — What is the average salary for a cloud security engineer?
04:24 — How much does a digital forensics analyst earn?
04:49 — How do cybersecurity professionals move into senior-level roles?
04:57 — What are senior-level cybersecurity salaries in the US and Germany?
05:32 — How much does a senior cybersecurity engineer earn?
05:52 — What is the average salary for a cybersecurity architect?
06:07 — How much does a red team lead earn?
06:30 — What is the salary range for a GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) manager?
06:43 — What is the average salary for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?
07:22 — What factors influence your cybersecurity salary?
08:24 — How can you benchmark your cybersecurity salary?
08:30 — How should you negotiate your cybersecurity salary?

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