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How much do cyber security psychology jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber security psychology in the United States is $132,962.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cyber security psychology?

A Cyber Security Psychology job involves understanding human behavior to enhance cybersecurity strategies. Professionals in this field analyze how individuals interact with technology, identify social engineering threats, and develop policies to reduce human-related security risks. They work on security awareness training, phishing prevention, and designing systems that encourage secure behavior. This role bridges psychology and cybersecurity to protect organizations from human-centric cyber threats.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in cyber security psychology?

A typical day for a Cyber Security Psychology professional involves analyzing user behaviors, conducting security awareness training, and collaborating with IT and HR teams to design strategies that reduce human-related security risks. You might be involved in evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies, developing new interventions to promote secure practices, and assisting in the aftermath of security incidents by assessing psychological impacts. The work is highly collaborative and often project-based, requiring interaction with technical experts and end-users alike. This dynamic environment provides opportunities to make a real difference in organizational security while honing both your technical and interpersonal skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in cyber security psychology, and why are they important?

To excel in Cyber Security Psychology, you need a solid understanding of both cybersecurity principles and behavioral science, often supported by degrees in psychology, cybersecurity, or related fields. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, social engineering prevention frameworks, and certifications like CISSP or CEH enhances your technical effectiveness. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to educate others on human factors in security are important soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital for effectively identifying, mitigating, and communicating the psychological vulnerabilities that cyber threats often exploit.

What does a cyber security psychologist do?

A cyber security psychologist studies how human behavior impacts cybersecurity, focusing on areas like user awareness, decision-making, and susceptibility to social engineering attacks. They develop strategies to improve security practices through behavioral analysis, training, and designing systems that account for human factors.
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Infographic showing various Cyber Security Psychology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,962 per year, or $63.9 per hour.

Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity) Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Los Rios Community College District

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$50.06 - $151.81/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

Salary: $50.06 - $151.81 Hourly
Location : (DO) 1919 Spanos Ct, Sacramento, CA 95825
Job Type: Faculty - ADJ
Job Number: REQ00045
College: District Office
Opening Date: 07/01/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2027 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LRCFT
Faculty Track: Non-Tenure Track
Beginning (on or about): 09/09/2024
Hours per Week: To be determined.
Campus Website: https://losrios.edu/about-los-rios/our-values
Work Schedule: To be determined. The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
Additional Salary Information: Initial salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited institutions and experience. Candidates who do not hold the minimum degree requirement may start at a salary lower than posted. Please see Position Summary for additional information.
Position Summary
This job posting is for the Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity) Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool.
The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs.
Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.
Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here
Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Specific courses offered may vary by campus. Courses for this assignment may include:
  • CISS - Computer Security

To view a complete list of courses for each discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage specific to each campus:

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Have any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR, any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR, the equivalent.* All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
  2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions
Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following
  1. Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
  5. (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
  • Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
  • If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the webpage for details.
    • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submit.
  • Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:
  • Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the webpage for details.
  • Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
  • If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included
  • Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
  • If the degree is in progress the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:
  • Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
  • Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
  • Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.
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