Salary Distribution
See how Security Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,000$127,500$161,300$198,500$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 $127,500 and $198,500. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
Security Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
142 jobsMedian$142,500
Range$114,700 - $182,250
New York
40 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$150,000 - $220,500
Seattle
32 jobsMedian$198,800
Range$161,050 - $222,000
San Francisco
23 jobsMedian$205,000
Range$172,500 - $254,000
Washington
22 jobsMedian$152,500
Range$136,000 - $198,500
Austin
21 jobsMedian$195,000
Range$162,500 - $213,500
Chicago
21 jobsMedian$183,700
Range$158,475 - $205,650
US
17 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$120,000 - $166,657
Arlington
13 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$137,500 - $194,450
San Diego
13 jobsMedian$135,000
Range$117,700 - $176,000
Atlanta
13 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$135,000 - $202,000
Fort Meade
10 jobsMedian$156,014
Range$142,450 - $190,000
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