Security Engineer salaries
Average salary
$210.9–320.8K/ year
25th percentile
$152K
75th percentile
$398.8K
Based on
74 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $202.1–293.4K | $157–243.1K | +24% |
| Senior | $215–330.1K | $192.9–291K | +13% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
65 jobs
$212.1–325.6K
CU
California, United States
45 jobs
$221.9–352.8K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
25 jobs
$258.1–395.3K
NY
New York, United States
10 jobs
$191.4–267K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
10 jobs
$189.6–314.5K
LN
Livingston, NJ, United States
3 jobs
$163.7–209K
MU
Massachusetts, United States
3 jobs
$240–341K
NJ
New Jersey, United States
3 jobs
$163.7–209K
PA
Palo Alto, CA, United States
3 jobs
$100–258K
SJ
San Jose, CA, United States
3 jobs
$150–300K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Security Engineer?
- The average salary for Security Engineer is $210,928.00 – $320,841.00 per year, based on 74 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Security Engineer calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.