Cybersecurity salary leaderboard
Highest-paying cybersecurity jobs in Pakistan
The top-earning security roles in Pakistan, ranked by pay (USD and local currency). Benchmark ranges, refreshed quarterly.
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| # | Role | Typical pay (USD) | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CISO | $28k - $60k | ₨7.8M–₨16.8M |
| 2 | Senior Security Engineer | $16k - $32k | ₨4.5M–₨9M |
| 3 | Cloud Security Engineer | $11k - $25k | ₨3.1M–₨7M |
| 4 | AppSec Engineer | $11k - $23k | ₨3.1M–₨6.4M |
| 5 | Security Engineer | $9k - $22k | ₨2.5M–₨6.2M |
| 6 | Penetration Tester | $8k - $18k | ₨2.2M–₨5M |
| 7 | GRC Analyst | $7k - $16k | ₨2M–₨4.5M |
| 8 | SOC Analyst | $5k - $12k | ₨1.4M–₨3.4M |
USD converted at conservative FX midpoints. Curated benchmarks from regional market salary guides; your mileage varies by employer, sector, and clearance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the highest-paying cybersecurity job in Pakistan?
- CISO tops our Pakistan benchmark at up to $60k (₨7.8M–₨16.8M).
- Are cybersecurity salaries in Pakistan tax-free?
- Pakistan taxes personal income, so compare take-home pay - not gross - against tax-free markets like the UAE or Saudi Arabia.
- How accurate are these Pakistan cybersecurity salary figures?
- They are curated benchmark ranges from regional market salary guides, refreshed quarterly, shown in USD and local currency. Add your own number to our anonymous salary survey to sharpen them.
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