Salary Distribution
See how Security Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$100,000$125,000$156,600$195,443$222,500
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 $125,000 and $195,443. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $222,500 or more.
Security Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
146 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$115,000 - $180,000
New York
45 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$159,000 - $230,500
Seattle
24 jobsMedian$194,400
Range$161,050 - $213,000
Washington
24 jobsMedian$150,800
Range$134,613 - $165,503
Austin
22 jobsMedian$189,000
Range$156,600 - $207,650
US
20 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$127,000 - $200,000
San Francisco
19 jobsMedian$233,000
Range$159,400 - $313,500
Chicago
17 jobsMedian$156,600
Range$137,000 - $220,000
Colorado Springs
16 jobsMedian$142,400
Range$122,500 - $154,900
Arlington
14 jobsMedian$180,850
Range$122,700 - $195,000
Atlanta
13 jobsMedian$140,199
Range$130,333 - $186,350
Dallas
12 jobsMedian$153,000
Range$105,000 - $208,250
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