PayMetric Labs
Market IntelligenceGrowing demand

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Market Demand in Philippines

Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.

Hiring outlook
Growing

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hiring in the Philippines is being driven by the BSP's tightening cybersecurity and third-party risk expectations for banks, alongside major GCCs formalising board-level security accountability locally rather than relying solely on a regional CISO. BDO and Globe Telecom are among the most consistent hirers at this level, and the National Privacy Commission's active enforcement of the Data Privacy Act has kept demand for CISOs with strong regulatory experience ahead of the small local supply through 2026.

Remote / hybrid
15%

of Philippines Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles advertise remote or hybrid working

Market activity
+9.0%

Year-on-year salary movement in Philippines. Positive movement signals active market competition.

What's driving Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) demand in Philippines

Strongest in: Board-level security leadership roles inside Philippine banks and major GCCs, led by employers such as BDO and Globe Telecom

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hiring in the Philippines is being driven by the BSP's tightening cybersecurity and third-party risk expectations for banks, alongside major GCCs formalising board-level security accountability locally rather than relying solely on a regional CISO. BDO and Globe Telecom are among the most consistent hirers at this level, and the National Privacy Commission's active enforcement of the Data Privacy Act has kept demand for CISOs with strong regulatory experience ahead of the small local supply through 2026.

Who companies hire: The role is typically reached after 12 to 15 years across security engineering, GRC, and operational leadership, with a track record of managing regulator relationships being the deciding factor for Saudi banks and giga-project entities.

Skills commanding the biggest premium right now

Salary premium over the Philippines median for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s who list these skills.

Security governance+20%
SAMA Cyber Security Framework+24%
Incident response leadership+15%
Board reporting+12%

Top employers hiring in Philippines

Companies with consistent or active Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hiring in Philippines.

BDOBPIGlobe TelecomPLDTUnionBankAccenture

Monthly briefing

Get our monthly salary and market update

Salary movements, contractor rate changes, tax updates, and new tools. Sent once a month, no noise.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time. GDPR-compliant.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) demand questions for Philippines

1

Which companies in New Zealand hire Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s?

Datacom, ANZ New Zealand, ASB Bank, Kordia (Aura Information Security), and similar employers are among the most consistent hirers for this role in New Zealand.

2

What percentage of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles in New Zealand offer remote work?

Around 15% of active New Zealand listings advertise some remote or hybrid flexibility, though a meaningful share of monitoring and engineering work can run from anywhere in the country, though New Zealand's thin local specialist pool means Datacom and the banks often hire remote-first to widen the candidate net.

3

Which companies in Saudi Arabia hire Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s?

Saudi Aramco, stc (Saudi Telecom), Al Rajhi Bank, SABIC, and similar Vision 2030-aligned employers are among the most consistent hirers for this role in Saudi Arabia.

4

What percentage of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles in Saudi Arabia offer remote work?

Around 15% of active Saudi listings advertise some remote or hybrid flexibility, though strategic and governance work can be coordinated remotely with global peers, but Saudi boards and regulators expect leadership roles based in-Kingdom given the scale of oversight involved.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Philippines
Full benchmark, bands, and city comparison
Take-home pay calculator
What ₱114K earns after tax in Philippines
Career path guide
Salary at each level and how to progress as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)