Salary Distribution
See how Security Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,450$126,000$162,000$201,000$230,500
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Security Engineers earn between $126,000 and $201,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
Security Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
159 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$116,480 - $178,800
Washington
36 jobsMedian$167,500
Range$135,000 - $202,550
New York
34 jobsMedian$207,500
Range$175,000 - $232,550
Seattle
31 jobsMedian$181,250
Range$165,000 - $206,000
San Francisco
23 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$179,000 - $254,000
US
21 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$136,879 - $173,234
Austin
20 jobsMedian$170,000
Range$124,484 - $202,000
Chicago
19 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$138,500 - $189,000
Atlanta
16 jobsMedian$179,429
Range$130,333 - $202,000
Arlington
15 jobsMedian$180,850
Range$165,503 - $195,450
Boston
14 jobsMedian$181,900
Range$151,840 - $212,700
Redmond
13 jobsMedian$199,000
Range$180,850 - $202,550
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