Salary Distribution
See how Security Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$104,000$127,500$156,600$190,050$230,000
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 $127,500 and $190,050. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,000 or more.
Security Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
134 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$122,863 - $184,236
New York
48 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$156,100 - $232,550
San Francisco
35 jobsMedian$225,000
Range$179,000 - $265,000
Washington
35 jobsMedian$155,680
Range$130,469 - $180,850
Seattle
26 jobsMedian$183,500
Range$160,850 - $234,475
US
26 jobsMedian$149,000
Range$122,000 - $175,500
San Diego
18 jobsMedian$142,500
Range$117,700 - $176,000
Austin
18 jobsMedian$181,200
Range$124,484 - $216,300
Chicago
16 jobsMedian$155,000
Range$130,530 - $187,750
Colorado Springs
14 jobsMedian$144,850
Range$107,500 - $161,000
Arlington
13 jobsMedian$137,500
Range$113,700 - $184,900
Charlotte
12 jobsMedian$153,000
Range$131,500 - $206,500
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