What is the salary calculator?
The salary calculator gives you a personalized salary estimate. Enter your role, location, experience, certifications, and skills, and it calculates what you should expect to earn.
Find it at /salary-calculator.
How it works
The calculator starts with a base salary for your selected role and applies multipliers based on your inputs. Each factor adjusts the number up or down.
Role
Pick from 100+ cybersecurity job titles. The base salary comes from market data for that role.
Country and region
Select your country (USA, DACH, EU, UK, or Global). If available, pick a specific city or region for more accurate local data.
Experience level
Choose your seniority:
- Entry
- Junior
- Mid
- Senior
- Lead
Company size
The type of employer affects pay:
- Startup
- SME (small/medium enterprise)
- Enterprise
- Big tech / FAANG
Industry
Some industries pay more for security roles:
- Finance and banking
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Government
- Consulting
- And more
Certifications
Add your certifications to see their salary impact:
- OSCP
- CISSP
- Security+
- CEH
- And others
Skills
Select high-value skills you have. Certain skills push salaries higher depending on market demand.
Results
After you fill in your details, the calculator shows:
- Estimated salary range: minimum to maximum
- Breakdown of adjustments: how each factor affected the number
- Line graph: salary progression from entry to senior for your role
- Radar chart: visual summary of all contributing factors
- Area chart: salary trends over time
Free vs Pro
- Free: limited salary previews
- Pro: full calculator with all data points and charts
Use the salary calculator before interviews to know your worth and set realistic negotiation targets.
