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

The average salary for a Security Engineer in United States is USD 75,723 - USD 113,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 90,842 per year, based on 5,775 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Austin, Washington, Seattle. 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 5,775 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 Francisco161 job openings

Austin149 job openings

Washington109 job openings

Seattle103 job openings

Atlanta102 job openings

Chicago54 job openings

Sunnyvale53 job openings

Huntsville32 job openings

Tampa30 job openings

San Diego28 job openings

Denver26 job openings

Redmond26 job openings

Santa Clara25 job openings

Boston23 job openings

Nashville22 job openings

Arlington21 job openings

Herndon21 job openings