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Paths to $500k+ 

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Executive Roles: 

  This is the most direct path, with total compensation packages frequently exceeding $500k, especially at large corporations. 

   
• Highly Skilled Individual Contributor (IC):

  • Security Architect / Cloud Security Architect:Deep system design and specialized skills command high salaries. 
     
  • Lead Penetration Tester/Engineer: High demand for expert hackers who can find vulnerabilities. 
     
• Freelance & Contracts:

  • Bug Bounty Hunters: Elite freelance hackers can earn over $500k annually. 
     
  • Contractors: Juggling multiple high-paying contracts (e.g., vCISO, specialized pen-testing) allows you to bill high hourly/project rates. 
     
• Cybersecurity Sales: 

  Sales Engineers and Account Executives in security can earn significant commissions, pushing total pay well over $200k and potentially to $500k+.