$200,000
median · per year, annualized USD
$195,500
median · per year, annualized USD
The median for CISO is $200,000 per year (typically $155,000–$250,000), versus $195,500 for C++ ($165,000–$225,000). That puts CISO about 2% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so CISO and C++ 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.