Hiring an ISSO: the market today
The short answer ·
274 open postings ask for an ISSO as of Oct 23, 2026, from 65 employers. The median advertised pay is $133,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 175 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
274open postings
65employers hiring
$133,000median advertised pay
175new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Oct 23, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 212 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an ISSO?
Competitive. 65 employers are hiring the role right now, led by General Dynamics IT with 29 open postings.
What should I pay an ISSO?
Advertised pay centers on $133,000. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,543 in actual pay.
Where is an ISSO being hired?
As of Oct 23, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (54), Maryland (38) and Colorado (20). Together they hold 41% of its 274 open postings.