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

The average salary for a Security Engineer in United States is USD 74,011 - USD 111,200 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 78,323 per year, based on 8,808 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in United States are Washington, New York, Austin, Chantilly, San Francisco. Washington leads with 215 job openings.

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

Explore 8,808 Security Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.

Top cities

Washington215 job openings

New York178 job openings

Austin155 job openings

Chantilly147 job openings

San Francisco142 job openings

Atlanta110 job openings

Seattle109 job openings

Tucson105 job openings

Huntsville103 job openings

Colorado Springs81 job openings

Orlando76 job openings

Aurora64 job openings

El Segundo64 job openings

Reston63 job openings

Denver50 job openings

Annapolis Junction49 job openings

Fort Meade46 job openings

Redmond44 job openings

Herndon40 job openings

Sunnyvale39 job openings