Security analysts in North America report a significantly higher salary than in EMEA and APAC. The highest-paid position recorded was security director, with top-tier earners making $290,000 or more. For some security roles, demonstrable skills are more valuable than academic degrees. Researchers found employees who pivoted from an IT role into a cybersecurity role tend to earn more than peers who started out in cybersecurity. For a CISO, a solid background in IT better prepares someone to take a deep dive into security.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/higher-degree-higher-salary-not-for-some-security-pros