CSO Online’s sister site Computerworld polled IT pros across the full spectrum of job titles and functions. Security pros are paid well, rate job satisfaction high, and will make a move for money. But there are some standout differences between security pros and their IT peers. Data warehousing managers ($126,667), database managers ($128,302) and cloud computing managers ($130,400) all have an average total compensation (salary + bonus) higher than information security managers ($122,340)”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3048766/security-vs-it-your-2016-career-outlook-compared.html