- network security administrator 4.9 percent
- systems security administrator 4.6 percent
- information systems security manager 4.1 percent
- network security engineer 3.8 percent
Security Pros Will See Green in 2012
Hackers, crackers, cyberscams, data thieves--security professionals are always in demand, but maybe now more than ever. According to IT staffing agency Robert Half International's 2012 Salary Guide, security salaries are expected to rise 4.5 percent next year. Chief security officers can anticipate a 3.9 percent bump. The report says that many security jobs, especially midlevel and senior roles, will be in high demand. "Data security and protection, especially in industries such as banking and health care, will continue to be an in-demand area within technology," according to the Salary Guide. Almost a quarter of CIOs polled for the survey say security is their top concern. The survey also finds that data-security analysts, who assess security risks and offer solutions, will see average salaries rise by 6 percent, to between $89,000 and $121,500 based on experience and location. Other pay increases predicted by the Salary Guide: