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If a first-round interview is rescheduled more than once, there’s an 80% chance that that person will not get that job.
Top 3 Insights from the IAPP/TRU State of the Salary and Jobs in Privacy Webinar. Watch the webinar here:
Cash compensation in both base salary and bonus is still the primary means by which employers retain and attract talent.
Candidates who changed jobs got an average of 22-40% increase in base compensation vs. those who stayed in jobs and received raises of 7 to 10%.
DPA backlogs are real! There is a high demand for privacy attorneys and non-attorneys who have experience with Data Processing Agreement review and approval.
Top 3 Stats from the IAPP-TRU Salary Survey Webinar:
Survey respondents indicated a 7-10% raise over the last two years.
TRU found candidates who changed jobs commanded between 22-40% increases.
Privacy pros with 3-6 years of experience are in highest demand, but lowest supply.
When interviewing for hybrid or in-office jobs, don't just ask what the work-from-home policy is — ask what the enforcement policy is.
Top 3 Highest Skillsets in Demand for Privacy Contractors:
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and privacy contracts work
Data mapping
Technology change agents/implementations
The direct hire contract pendulum now swings every 18 to 24 months. That means job seekers know they can wait out a dip in the economy and are willing to contract during that time.
Top 3 Data Points from the At-a-Glance: 2023 IAPP Privacy Professionals Salary Survey Infographic:
The overall average base for internal privacy professionals is $146,200 — a 7% increase from 2021.
Across all privacy roles, female respondents earned 1% more on average in their base salaries than male respondents.
Cash compensation in both base salary and bonus is still the primary means by which employers retain and attract talent.