Smarter Insights for a Changing World: The APAC Security Compensation Survey 2025

At enteles Search, we have always believed that the best executive search outcomes are driven by a deep understanding of the market.This is why we are proud to continue our partnership with Asia Crisis & Security Group (ACSG) to bring you the 2025 APAC Security Compensation Survey.

As the ultimate guide to pay in the Asia Pacific security space, this year's report provides evidence-based guidance to help employers and professionals navigate a landscape defined by rising living costs, global recruitment pressures, and the rapid evolution of AI.

From Recovery to Reinvention

In 2023, the industry was emerging from the pandemic, with security leaders enjoying unprecedented access to the boardroom. Fast forward to 2025, and that visibility has matured into something more deliberate: reinvention.

The defining story of this year's data is the fusion of human insight with machine intelligence. Across the APAC region, security teams are no longer just investing in systems; they are investing in the analytical human judgment required to turn that data into action.

Key Findings: A Glimpse into the 2025 Landscape

While the full report contains detailed breakdowns by country and specific job titles, here are a few high-level trends we've identified:

Senior Leadership Growth: Compensation growth is most visible at the CSO and Regional Director levels, where demand remains high for strategic, commercially minded leaders.

The Rise of the Specialist: The 'Security Specialist' role is evolving the fastest, with significant upward movement in salaries for those with hybrid intelligence and digital investigation skill sets.

Geographic Hotspots: Singapore and Australia show the most pronounced salary growth across the security leadership spectrum, while Hong Kong remains a stable yet highly competitive benchmark for the region.

The AI Revolution: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a peripheral concept; it is actively reshaping how organisations detect and respond to risk. The 2025 data confirms that this shift is already underway, with 71% of organisations now running formal intelligence programs and 58% expected to increase their AI investment this year.

Access the Full Report

The insights above are just the surface. The complete APAC Salary Survey 2025 includes granular 'box and whisker' salary plots for every major APAC market, detailed data on bonus structures, and deep dives into AI investment trends. To access the full report, please get in touch with the ACSG at admin@acsg.asia

As a specialist search firm, enteles Search is committed to providing the international corporate security market with the high-level advice needed to achieve successful outcomes in challenging assignments. To learn more about theses trends affect your hiring strategy or your own career path, get in touch with our specialist team on +4420 3884 2233 or email hello@enteles-search.com