Security Engineer Salary
technology · United States · 2025
National Median
$140,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$90k
Entry level
P25
$112k
Junior
P50
$140k
Median
P75
$172k
Senior
P90
$210k
Top earner
P10
$90,000
P50
$140,000
P90
$210,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $168,000 | $210,000 | $258,000 |
| New York, NY | $151,200 | $189,000 | $232,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $145,600 | $182,000 | $223,600 |
| Boston, MA | $140,000 | $175,000 | $215,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $134,400 | $168,000 | $206,400 |
| Austin, TX | $123,200 | $154,000 | $189,200 |
| Denver, CO | $123,200 | $154,000 | $189,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $117,600 | $147,000 | $180,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $112,000 | $140,000 | $172,000 |
| Miami, FL | $106,400 | $133,000 | $163,400 |
H-1B Average Wage
$137,200
DOL prevailing wage reference for Security Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$90,000 – $210,000
Interquartile Range$112,000 – $172,000
Top City (SF)$210,000
Industrytechnology
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Security Engineer market data
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Market Median: $140,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$60,000
(+75.0%)
Target
$140,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
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