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Average Computer Security Specialist Salary in Bangladesh for 2026

A computer security specialist in Bangladesh earns about 382,600 BDT a year. That's 23% above the national average of 311,700 BDT.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Bangladesh sit around 176,800 BDT a year, while the very top stretches to 612,500 BDT. Everything on this page is in Bangladeshi taka (BDT, symbol ৳), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Bangladesh, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does a computer security specialist make in Bangladesh?

Average salary
382,600 BDT
31,883 BDT per month
Lowest reported
176,800 BDT
14,733 BDT per month
Highest reported
612,500 BDT
51,041 BDT per month

A typical computer security specialist working in Bangladesh brings home around 31,883 BDT a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 176,800 BDT, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 612,500 BDT for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior computer security specialist working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How computer security specialist pay ranges in Bangladesh

A good way to think about salary in Bangladesh is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all computer security specialists in Bangladesh earn less than 415,900 BDT a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 266,000 BDT (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 553,400 BDT (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of computer security specialists sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 176,800 BDT. The highest stretch to 612,500 BDT, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

176,800
Low
415,900
Median
612,500
High
266,000
25th
553,400
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BDT

Computer security specialist pay by experience in Bangladesh

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a computer security specialist in Bangladesh, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical computer security specialist salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    200,000 BDT
  • 2-5 Years
    +34% from previous
    267,100 BDT
  • 5-10 Years
    +48% from previous
    394,500 BDT
  • 10-15 Years
    +23% from previous
    483,400 BDT
  • 15-20 Years
    +8% from previous
    524,300 BDT
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    568,500 BDT

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 48%. That is the point at which a computer security specialist typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Computer security specialist pay by education in Bangladesh

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving computer security specialist pay in Bangladesh. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average computer security specialist salary in Bangladesh broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Certificate or Diploma
    228,000 BDT
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +58% from previous
    359,900 BDT
  • Master's Degree
    +67% from previous
    602,700 BDT

Computer security specialist gender pay gap in Bangladesh

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Bangladesh is no exception. Male computer security specialists in Bangladesh earn an average of 420,100 BDT a year, while female computer security specialists earn around 345,700 BDT. That works out to a 22% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Computer Security Specialist gender pay gap

18%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Bangladesh.

Men 420,100 BDT
Women 345,700 BDT

Pay raises for a computer security specialist in Bangladesh

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Bangladesh sees a raise of about 10% every 28 months, which works out to roughly 4% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Bangladesh, the national average raise is around 5% every 28 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Bangladesh:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Computer security specialist bonus rates in Bangladesh

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

42%

42% of computer security specialists in Bangladesh reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a computer security specialist a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary. The remaining 58% of computer security specialists reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Bangladesh

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Computer security specialist: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Bangladesh is about 25% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

20%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Bangladesh on average.

Public sector 345,700 BDT
Private sector 277,400 BDT

Computer security specialist salary by city in Bangladesh

Computer security specialist pay is not even across Bangladesh. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Dhaka
  • Rajshahi
  • Chittagong
  • Bogra
  • Khulna
  • Sylhet
  • Jessore
  • Barisal
  • Jamalpur
  • Chandpur
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
DhakaCity428,400 BDT454,300 BDT200,000-675,200 BDT
RajshahiCity407,100 BDT430,500 BDT192,000-642,800 BDT
ChittagongCity404,600 BDT372,600 BDT217,900-610,100 BDT
BograCity378,300 BDT349,300 BDT205,700-572,200 BDT
KhulnaCity375,200 BDT383,300 BDT183,700-583,000 BDT
SylhetCity359,900 BDT386,400 BDT163,800-568,500 BDT
JessoreCity357,700 BDT371,100 BDT172,200-559,000 BDT
BarisalCity357,300 BDT382,600 BDT161,600-565,100 BDT
JamalpurCity354,000 BDT354,000 BDT175,900-547,800 BDT
ChandpurCity349,300 BDT327,800 BDT185,100-528,600 BDT
Coxs BazarCity340,400 BDT325,900 BDT176,800-518,900 BDT
St. MartinCity327,300 BDT322,600 BDT167,100-504,500 BDT


Computer Security Specialist in Bangladesh: FAQs

  • How much does a computer security specialist make per month in Bangladesh?

    A computer security specialist in Bangladesh earns about 31,883 BDT a month before tax, based on an annual average of 382,600 BDT.

  • What's the salary range for a computer security specialist in Bangladesh?

    Entry-level computer security specialists in Bangladesh start near 176,800 BDT. Top-end pay reaches around 612,500 BDT. The middle 50% of earners sit between 266,000 and 553,400 BDT.

  • Is the median computer security specialist salary in Bangladesh higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 415,900 BDT, higher than the average of 382,600 BDT. Half of computer security specialists in Bangladesh earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for computer security specialists in Bangladesh?

    Men working as a computer security specialist in Bangladesh earn around 22% more than women on average (420,100 vs 345,700 BDT a year).

  • Do computer security specialists in Bangladesh get bonuses?

    About 42% of computer security specialists in Bangladesh reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.

  • Do computer security specialists earn more in the public or private sector in Bangladesh?

    In Bangladesh, the public sector pays a computer security specialist about 25% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do computer security specialists in Bangladesh get a pay raise?

    A computer security specialist in Bangladesh sees a raise of around 10% every 28 months, equivalent to roughly 4% a year.