Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges Persist

The IANS Research and Artico Search report finds that cybersecurity salaries remain competitive—particularly for architects, engineers, and specialists in cloud, application security, and threat intelligence—but many professionals now work across multiple security domains and face limited career progression, workplace flexibility, and retention challenges. The report highlights regional pay disparities, the importance of IT backgrounds for hiring, and recommends clearer career pathways, specialization opportunities, and stronger HR partnerships or non-monetary value propositions to attract and retain talent.