Security professionals in some sectors earn higher wages than others. How do national security employees factor in? Learn the top-earning positions in government security, from IT roles to management.

Where are the best cities for IT security analysts? New rankings from AdvisorSmith compare average salary, cost of living and cybersecurity job density to find cities in the U.S. best suited for IT security careers.

In a new study published by AdvisorSmith, it found that among the top 25 highest paying jobs for bachelor degree holders, number 18 on the list was Security Analysts. The study also found that information security analysts earned an annual median salary of $99,730.

From an employer perspective, hiring top security talent for your team can be a challenge. As a hiring manager, you need to understand how to best select and leverage a search firm to support your efforts.

Philadelphia became the first city in the nation to bar employers from asking potential hires to provide their salary history.

The median compensation for security professionals in the United States increased 2 percent from 2011 to $102,000, while the average annual compensation increased 14 percent to  $121,000, according to the 2012 ASIS International U.S. Security Salary Survey.

According to the 11th annual Security and Compliance Compensation Survey Report, base pay is up by 2.4 percent.