Chief Information Security pay range
State of Texas · class code 0239
- Class code
- 0239
- Pay group
- B32
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Chief Information Security is $135,577 to $229,295 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 0239.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Chief Information Security Officer series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) information security work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves developing security and business continuance standards and action plans; developing security architecture and policies based on business needs, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements; and conducting information security risk analysis and system audits. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
How it differs from neighbouring classes
The Information Security Officer job classification series is intended for employees that direct and determine enterprise-wide information security standards. Employees typically develop and implement information security standards and procedures, ensuring that all information systems are functional and secure. In contrast, the Cybersecurity Officer job classification series focuses on preventing data breaches and monitoring and reacting to cyber-related attacks.
Examples of the work
Directs the deployment of security infrastructure. Directs the agency risk management program through planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Directs and/or conducts research related to security trends and technology. Oversees the implementation of computer system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors. Oversees the ongoing development and implementation of statewide information and cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure information security capabilities cover current threat capabilities.
Special requirements
May require certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.