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What salary does an ISSAP holder earn?

The Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP, formerly CISSP-ISSAP) certification validates expertise developing, designing and analyzing security solutions. It also demonstrates excellence at giving risk-based guidance to senior management in pursuit of organizational goals.

The certification is not only recognized for its value in the industry, but those that hold the certification report strong salaries in their field. Based on data collected in the latest ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, average salaries of ISSAP holders are reported below:

Median ISSAP Salaries

Region Median ISSAP Salary (U.S. $)
Globally $140,620

Learn more about ISSAP to see if you are ready to prove that you have the skills to earn this premium certification and command a competitive salary. 

*There are many variables that may contribute to an individual’s salary attainment, including country, region, industry, years of experience, level within an organization, individual performance, an employer’s hiring and compensation practices and more. Some individuals may hold multiple credentials. The information shared should not be considered a guaranteed or estimated salary for all candidates earning the ISSAP. Median salaries based on ISC2 survey research are reported when there are a minimum of 50 valid responses, which are not available for all regions for all certifications.