How Much I Make Working in Cyber Security (And Where You Can Get Started!)

In this video I discuss something that is not really discussed much (rightfully so), but I feel it's important for fresh eyes to get a feel for what they are going to come across. This video is by no means to flex, but wanted to be as honest as possible.

I have also gathered anonymous info from the public about their earnings as well. One area I did not talk about is Total Compensation (That's Base Pay + Bonus + Stock + etc), that will greatly vary by company and performance.

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[joshstewart]

First job as an IT Risk Management Specialist made 67k, then 73k as an IT Risk Analyst and finally took my current job making 81k with 10% bonus as an IT Information Security Analyst. Only work 40 hrs a week and not a heavy workload. Only have one year experience in cyber security and 2 years experience in IT. Live outside of Denver in the burbs.

[harveylin]

5 years in tech, $150k + 10% bonus, first year in security. Still learning, can't wait to see how much I will make in my 10 year mark in the industry.

[mortal]

Thank for all the information that you have giving us!

[ItzTurps]

I'm very new to cyber security. I'm right now working on getting a sans certification I'm still in high school so it's really hard balancing school and studying cyber security and this video helped me a lot with learning what I'm getting into and if continuing is really worth it.

[NeonMods]

Im graduating this fall with a associates in Information and network security…I still have doubts and worries that I still don’t have the proper experience to perform…what tips do you have for new college students who want to get into the field

[TradersTradingEdge]

Hey Cody. I discussed with a friend about starting late. He is 53 and has good IT experience. He is Homelabing, knows about networks, virtualisation like TrueNas or ProxMox, medium programming skills, and just a Dude that is very interested in IT. I told him to start thinking about going into Security. But he thinks he is to old to start there. What would you say, does it make sense to switch from 2cond level support to Security by age 53? Thanks for your feedback, he appreciate every help.

[Valves]

did you have to go through a boot camp when you went to the military for cyber?

[memoirsofmoon]

Great video ! Btw your link for the free ride cyber security is broken .

[Eah]

I’m new to All this and I’m looking to get a CySA certification

[cshackerthingy]

I wonder can a person from Russia work in IT security for a company in US? Asking for a friend

[Ninja]

Thinking about security, information and physical, makes me feel good.

[dawnrock]

Yo bro, what's a DC Chapter? Google gives nothing.

[azeeze]

How much can GRC folks earn? entry level.

[Valves]

I’m in my junior year and been interested in this field since sophomore. i’m looking to get into the field

[harleygerken]

Is he holding $1000? Is that a two week check?
I'm homeless and I am about to get paid $1400 for doing whatever.

[TanmayBhattacharjee-gjvb]

There has any chance to join NSA from INDIA.

[legalfictionnaturalfact]

The thumbnail of some dude holding up cash just seems scammy. You will make as much money as the glass ceiling allows you to.