Salary Distribution
See how Security Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$100,000$122,500$155,000$193,300$220,000
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 $122,500 and $193,300. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $220,000 or more.
Security Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
165 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$116,650 - $162,500
Seattle
40 jobsMedian$193,050
Range$162,100 - $207,650
New York
39 jobsMedian$202,000
Range$156,450 - $225,000
Austin
26 jobsMedian$180,850
Range$135,800 - $207,650
Washington
26 jobsMedian$152,500
Range$124,000 - $210,000
US
24 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$127,000 - $173,234
San Francisco
19 jobsMedian$233,000
Range$177,000 - $277,500
Chicago
19 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$152,500 - $196,800
Colorado Springs
14 jobsMedian$118,100
Range$96,500 - $170,000
San Diego
12 jobsMedian$134,000
Range$101,450 - $185,000
Arlington
11 jobsMedian$180,850
Range$160,000 - $202,550
Boston
11 jobsMedian$153,500
Range$133,500 - $205,000
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