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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary in Philippines 2026: Benchmarks, Range & Skills

+9.0% YoYMarket research summary
  • Board scrutiny and cyber-risk exposure keep executive security leadership in demand.

The median Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Philippines is ₱114K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱111K/mo to ₱120K/mo. Pay has moved +9.0% year-on-year. Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱135K/mo. This is base salary for permanent employees. Contracting instead? See day rates for this role below.

What does A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) do?

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for owning the organisation's overall security strategy, regulatory posture, and incident response accountability at board level.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Chairing security steering committees
  • Reporting risk posture to the board
  • Overseeing regulatory compliance under BSP and NPC guidance
  • Directing incident response for major events
Low demand+20% Security governance+24% SAMA Cyber Security Framework+15% Incident response leadership

National Median Monthly Salary

₱114K/mo

per month

Philippines monthly benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

₱114K
₱105K₱135K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

60%

YoY Momentum

+9.0%

Median salary benchmark

₱114K/mo

monthly - 2026

Typical salary range

₱111K-₱120K/mo

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

+9.0%

from market research

Forward pay outlook

₱124K/mo

Forecasted market posture

Permanent Salary Benchmark for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Permanent salary benchmarks for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Philippines, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

₱114K
₱105K₱135K

Low

₱105K

P25

₱111K

Median

₱114K

P75

₱120K

High

₱135K

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Take-Home Pay in the Philippines (2026)

After BIR Income Tax & Contributions · single, standard payroll deductions

Entry

Take-home/year

₱1,056,450

Effective rate

20.7%

Median

Take-home/year

₱1,083,450

Effective rate

20.8%

Senior

Take-home/year

₱1,137,450

Effective rate

21.0%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Adjust for your actual salary, see each BIR TRAIN income tax, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions band, and get monthly and weekly figures.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) market demand in the Philippines

Hiring outlook · remote rate · top employers

Hiring outlook

Growing

Remote / hybrid

15%

of roles offer remote or hybrid

Salary growth (YoY)

+9.0%

market is paying more

Top hirers:
BDOBPIGlobe TelecomPLDTUnionBankAccenture

Full market demand breakdown for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Hiring drivers, remote rate detail, full employer list, and demand FAQs for the Philippines.

Market demand guide

Contract day rates available for this role

Median ₱140K/mo, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator

View Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) day rates →
  • Board scrutiny and cyber-risk exposure keep executive security leadership in demand.

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

Metro ManilaCebuClarkDavao

Career outlook

Strong upward salary momentum

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +9.0%.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary by Seniority Level

Seniority is the biggest single driver of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) pay in Philippines. Entry-level roles start at ₱77K, rising 148% to ₱191K at lead or principal level.

Junior

₱77K

₱77K-₱77K middle band

Mid-level

₱114K

₱114K-₱114K middle band

Senior

₱150K

₱150K-₱150K middle band

Principal/Lead

₱191K

₱191K-₱191K middle band

Skills That Command a Premium for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s

Certain technical skills push Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries in Philippines significantly above the ₱114K median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.

Security governance

+20%

salary premium vs median

SAMA Cyber Security Framework

+24%

salary premium vs median

Incident response leadership

+15%

salary premium vs median

Board reporting

+12%

salary premium vs median

How Much Does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Earn by City in Philippines?

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary varies meaningfully by location. Metro Manila commands a +18% premium over the national benchmark (₱135K), while Davao sits -8% at ₱105K. Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

How does Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) pay compare to similar roles?

Why Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salaries Are at This Level

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s in Philippines earn a median salary of ₱114K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱111K at the 25th percentile to ₱120K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for monthly pay across the Philippines market.

Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱135K/mo, which is 18% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, entry roles start around ₱77K/mo, senior roles sit near ₱150K/mo, and lead-level roles reach about ₱191K/mo. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary in Philippines

1

What is the median Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Philippines?

The median Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Philippines is ₱114K/mo in 2026. The typical range runs from ₱111K/mo at the 25th percentile to ₱120K/mo at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

2

Is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary increasing in Philippines?

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries have moved +9.0% year-on-year in Philippines.

3

How does Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary vary by city in Philippines?

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries vary across Philippines. Metro Manila leads at ₱135K (+18% vs the national benchmark), while Davao sits at ₱105K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

4

What does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) take home after tax in Philippines?

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) earning the median ₱114K gross in Philippines will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.

5

What experience level earns the most as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Philippines?

Principal/Lead-level Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s in Philippines earn the most, with a median of ₱191K, compared to ₱77K at entry level. Seniority is the strongest single driver of pay in this role.

6

How reliable is this Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Moderate Confidence. High Confidence means the benchmark is corroborated across independent sources and is citation-ready. Moderate Confidence is directional context while coverage is still building. Limited Market Data means early signals only.

7

Is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) pay increasing?

An indicative year-over-year signal of +9.0% is available from the latest market research for this role. This figure is directional market research rather than a matched prior-year observation in our own dataset.

8

What should employers and candidates take from this benchmark?

Candidates should compare offers against the ₱111K-₱120K middle-market band, while employers should treat ₱114K as the current market midpoint for this role.

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