Side-by-side distribution
CISO
$294,025
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 34%
- Live roles
- 103
Psychiatrist
$358,800
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 36%
- Live roles
- 1,081
Highest-paying jobs
CISO
Chief Information Security Officer
Head of Security & Compliance
Head of Security & Compliance
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Americas Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officer
Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO)
Highest-paying jobs
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist - Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Masabi
|
$482,308 | 3 |
Harvey
|
$317,500 | 2 |
|
Hippo Insurance
|
$313,750 | 2 |
|
DriveWealth
|
$308,750 | 2 |
NexHealth
|
$180,000 | 2 |
| DR DFO Referrals | $530,000 | 1 |
|
Rain
|
$524,500 | 1 |
|
Compass
|
$375,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Lifestance
|
$369,500 | 208 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$500,000 | 118 |
|
Mediix
|
$448,012 | 10 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$353,600 | 10 |
Array Behavioral Care
|
$358,800 | 8 |
|
Gotham Enterprises Ltd
|
$520,000 | 6 |
Amae Health
|
$315,000 | 6 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $149,408 | 4 |
CISO salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $313,750 | 3 |
| New York | $300,000 | 9 |
| San Francisco | $227,500 | 9 |
| London | $222,500 | 3 |
| Seattle | $201,250 | 4 |
CISO vs Psychiatrist: which pays more?
The median for CISO is $294,025 per year (typically $226,875–$319,375), versus $358,800 for Psychiatrist ($335,000–$397,250). That puts Psychiatrist about 22% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so CISO and Psychiatrist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.