What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Data Security?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Data Security jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kernville, CA (128.5% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Whitehorse, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kernville, CA $109,329 $9,110 $2,102 $52.56 Kentville, NS $103,567 $8,630 $1,991 $49.79 Whitehorse, YT $102,908 $8,575 $1,979 $49.48 Haines Junction, YT $102,497 $8,541 $1,971 $49.28 North Cowichan, BC $102,195 $8,516 $1,965 $49.13 Oak Bay, BC $101,617 $8,468 $1,954 $48.85 Victoria, BC $101,186 $8,432 $1,945 $48.65 Alberton, PE $100,242 $8,353 $1,927 $48.19 Saint John, NB $99,315 $8,276 $1,909 $47.75 Kelowna, BC $99,107 $8,258 $1,905 $47.65

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Q: How much does a Data Security make?

The average annual pay for a data security in the United States is $47,843 a year — that works out to approximately $23.00 an hour. The middle 80% of Data Securitys earn between $34,500 (10th percentile) and $91,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Security Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Data Security in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Security Controls Assessor at $74,393 (155.5%) above Data Security. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Security Controls Assessor $122,236 $10,186 $2,350 $58.77 Information Systems Security Officer $118,327 $9,860 $2,275 $56.89 It Security Compliance Analyst $104,051 $8,670 $2,000 $50.02 Cism $94,926 $7,910 $1,825 $45.64 Data Center Specialist $72,947 $6,078 $1,402 $35.07

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Data Security Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,843

Columbus

Ohio

$46,211

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How much does a Data Security make?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Security in the United States is $47,843 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.00 an hour. This is the equivalent of $920/week or $3,986/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $114,000 and as low as $33,000, the majority of Data Security salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $91,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Data Security varies little (about 2500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Data Security in your area makes on average $46,211 per year, or $1,632 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,843. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Security salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Security jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Data Security Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Security job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kernville, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $55,065 (115.1%), and Kernville, CA, furthers that trend with another $61,486 (128.5%) above the $47,843 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Data Security appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Kernville, CA, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Data Security role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kernville, CA	$109,329	$9,110	$2,102	$52.56
Kentville, NS	$103,567	$8,630	$1,991	$49.79
Whitehorse, YT	$102,908	$8,575	$1,979	$49.48
Haines Junction, YT	$102,497	$8,541	$1,971	$49.28
North Cowichan, BC	$102,195	$8,516	$1,965	$49.13
Oak Bay, BC	$101,617	$8,468	$1,954	$48.85
Victoria, BC	$101,186	$8,432	$1,945	$48.65
Alberton, PE	$100,242	$8,353	$1,927	$48.19
Saint John, NB	$99,315	$8,276	$1,909	$47.75
Kelowna, BC	$99,107	$8,258	$1,905	$47.65

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Security Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Data Security category.

For example Security Controls Assessor jobs pay as much as $74,393 (155.5%) more than the average Data Security salary of $47,843. If you're qualified, finding work as a Security Controls Assessor may help you make more money than that of the average Data Security position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Security Controls Assessor	$122,236	$10,186	$2,350	$58.77
Information Systems Security Officer	$118,327	$9,860	$2,275	$56.89
It Security Compliance Analyst	$104,051	$8,670	$2,000	$50.02
Cism	$94,926	$7,910	$1,825	$45.64
Data Center Specialist	$72,947	$6,078	$1,402	$35.07

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Infographic detailing Data Security salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,843 per year or $23.00 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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