What is the median salary for Security Engineer in United States?

The average salary for a Security Engineer in United States is USD 76,591 - USD 114,373 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 94,243 per year, based on 5,806 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Austin, Washington, Atlanta. New York leads with 170 job openings.

Leading employers for Security Engineer roles in United States include Net2Source (N2S), ClearanceJobs, Bright Vision Technologies, Wells Fargo, Apple.

Explore 5,806 Security Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.

Top cities

New York170 job openings

San Francisco162 job openings

Austin149 job openings

Washington110 job openings

Atlanta104 job openings

Seattle104 job openings

Sunnyvale56 job openings

Chicago54 job openings

San Diego50 job openings

Huntsville32 job openings

Tampa32 job openings

Redmond27 job openings

Denver26 job openings

Santa Clara25 job openings

Boston23 job openings

Arlington22 job openings

Nashville22 job openings