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Security & Cybersecurity Engineering Compensation Report • USD Annual Base
Security & Cybersecurity Engineering Salary Benchmarks
Real-time 25th, 50th (median), and 75th percentile compensation benchmarks for verified security & cybersecurity engineering jobs collected directly from employer ATS career portals.
25th Percentile
$7
Entry / Mid-level band
Median (50th Pct)
$142,500
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
$202,875
Senior / Staff band
Sample Size
154
Active disclosed listings
Security & Cybersecurity Engineering Salaries by Tech Hub
Browse all Security openings →| Location / Hub | 25th Percentile | Median Base | 75th Percentile | Disclosed Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote (US/Global) | $4 | $216 | $177,615 | 58 |
| San Francisco, CA | $4 | $72,608 | $243,125 | 24 |
| New York, NY | $4 | $161,438 | $184,500 | 17 |
| Seattle, WA | $88,752 | $177,500 | $206,250 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | — | — | — | 0 |
| London, UK | $8 | $9 | $10 | 3 |
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