💰 2026 Salary Aggregation Report

Security Engineer Salary in US

The average salary for a Security Engineer in US is $145,000 / yr. Based on active job data and cloud hiring demand.

Entry Level

$115,000

Average (Mid-Level)

$145,000

Senior / Expert

$175,000+

Live Market Demand in US

We are currently tracking 120+ open roles for Security Engineers hiring right now. The market is incredibly active.

Recently Posted Roles

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