Security Engineering salaries
Average salary
$124.2–175K/ year
25th percentile
$102.7K
Median
$151.5K
75th percentile
$218.5K
Based on
103 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $53–65.4K | $64.3–91.7K | -24% |
| Mid-level | $84–125.5K | $86.7–129K | -3% |
| Senior | $125.8–177.5K | $116.5–173.5K | +5% |
| Director | $165.2–227.6K | $154.8–221.8K | +4% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
67 jobs
$134.3–198.3K
A
Australia
10 jobs
$113.8–131.8K
VU
Virginia, United States
10 jobs
$126.2–201.4K
TU
Texas, United States
8 jobs
$120.3–185.8K
CU
California, United States
7 jobs
$155.4–221.1K
MU
Maryland, United States
7 jobs
$126.4–194.9K
DO
District of Columbia, United States
5 jobs
$149.4–221.4K
UK
United Kingdom
5 jobs
$68.2–91.3K
WD
Washington, DC, United States
5 jobs
$149.4–221.4K
AV
Ashburn, VA, United States
4 jobs
$140.2–224.3K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Security Engineering?
- The average salary for Security Engineering is $124,191.00 – $175,001.00 per year, based on 103 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Security Engineering calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.