Security Engineer Salary in 2026

Based on 82 salary-transparent job listings

$23,750 /year avg

Salary Range

Low

$34

Average

$23,750

High

$879,997

Avg: $23,750
$34$879,997

25th Percentile

$11,892

Median

$440,016

75th Percentile

$451,874

Job Count

82

Salary Distribution

$0 - $30K
61
$30K - $50K
8
$50K - $75K
3
$75K - $100K
5
$100K - $150K
4
$150K+
1

Security Engineer Salary by Experience Level

Experience Avg. Salary Listings
Mid Level $23,750 82

Security Engineer Salary by City

City Avg. Salary Listings
Toronto $220,045 2
Columbus $71,850 1
Austin $67,521 3
Palo Alto $67,000 1
Chicago $56,288 2
Houston $56,281 2
Kennesaw $42,500 1
Cincinnati $37,251 2
New York $35,000 1
Seattle $34,654 8

Security Engineer Salary by Employment Type

Full-Time

$23,750

82 listings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Security Engineer salary?

The average Security Engineer salary is $23,750 per year based on 82 job listings on Jobs Near Me. Salaries range from $34 to $879,997.

What is the highest paying city for Security Engineer?

The highest paying city for Security Engineer roles is Toronto with an average salary of $220,045.

How much does an entry level Security Engineer make?

Entry level salary data for Security Engineer is being collected. The overall average for this role is $23,750.

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