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Security Engineer

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

Limited data — 10 points across cities

What does a Security Engineer do?

Security Engineer professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 10 data points.

$139,226

P25

$172,827

Median

$225,293

P75

P25 $139,226 Median $172,827 P75 $225,293

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Common Skills

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Last updated: 2026-05-15