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Job outlook for information systems security managers in the United States
Information systems security manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected information systems security manager job growth rate is 32% from 2018-2028.
About 35,500 new jobs for information systems security managers are projected over the next decade.
Information systems security manager salaries have increased 12% for information systems security managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,890 information systems security managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 161,799 active information systems security manager job openings in the US.
The average information systems security manager salary is $109,477.
Are information systems security manager jobs in demand?
Information systems security manager job and salary trends over time
Information systems security manager jobs over time
Information systems security manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,890 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,667 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,479 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,196 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,060 | 0.00% |
Average information systems security manager salary over time
Information systems security manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,477 | $52.63 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $105,870 | $50.90 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $103,473 | $49.75 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $100,485 | $48.31 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $97,424 | $46.84 | +2.8% |
Information systems security manager jobs by state
Most common states for information systems security managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 393 | 57% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 290 | 39% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 370 | 38% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 224 | 36% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 255 | 34% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,389 | 32% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 337 | 32% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 184 | 32% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 420 | 31% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 243 | 28% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,463 | 27% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,898 | 27% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,515 | 27% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,122 | 27% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 519 | 27% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 283 | 27% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,233 | 26% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 944 | 26% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 803 | 26% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 424 | 25% |
Most common cities for information systems security managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | 5 | 5% | $112,941 |
| 2 | Marlborough | 2 | 5% | $113,038 |
| 3 | Columbia | 3 | 3% | $110,482 |
| 4 | Petaluma | 2 | 3% | $149,507 |
| 5 | Huntsville | 3 | 2% | $99,619 |
| 6 | Palmdale | 3 | 2% | $139,950 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs | 5 | 1% | $107,279 |
| 8 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $106,567 |
| 9 | Albuquerque | 3 | 1% | $107,378 |
| 10 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $104,903 |
| 11 | San Antonio | 3 | 0% | $108,243 |
| 12 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $136,740 |
| 13 | Oklahoma City | 2 | 0% | $98,851 |
Information Systems Security Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of information systems security manager experts
Medaille College
Dr. Steven MacMartin
Director, Associate ProfessorMedaille College
Homeland Security Program
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Information Systems Security Manager job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Steven MacMartin: Overall, in general? Health care, elementary school teachers, daycare, researchers at the PhD level and also low level, entry/service jobs - fast food, restaurant, bar, etc. Homeland Security specifically - really none. Jobs in the Homeland Security field have remained largely unaffected by the pandemic, and the pandemic isn't really directly related to specific Homeland Security jobs. (Maybe in the research and technology fields.). A side effect of the pandemic has been to focus a little on cyber security issues and those jobs could expand in law enforcement and Homeland Security areas.
What soft skills should all Information Systems Security Managers possess?
Dr. Steven MacMartin: Absolutely - writing and oral presentation. A secondary skill that is helpful is academic research skills. But definitely writing skills.
How have salaries changed over time for Information Systems Security Managers?
Dr. Steven MacMartin: Salaries have steadily risen over time. A person at my level in government is currently making $20,000/year more than I was making when I retired 10 years ago. The same can be said for many areas of law enforcement, but not all.