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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
Security Engineer salary by city
Median posted annual pay for Security Engineers in 14 cities, from live listings that state a range. Each city shows its sample size.
| City | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Bay Area | 398 | $188,273 | $232,825 | $275,000 | USD |
| Washington DC | 132 | $117,138 | $144,556 | $184,250 | USD |
| New York | 118 | $170,375 | $219,400 | $259,875 | USD |
| Los Angeles | 77 | $90,000 | $145,000 | $197,500 | USD |
| Seattle | 74 | $147,500 | $183,195 | $215,712 | USD |
| Boston | 27 | $125,250 | $171,500 | $194,000 | USD |
| Toronto | 21 | CA$135,000 | CA$161,500 | CA$181,000 | CAD |
| Austin | 18 | $140,500 | $182,250 | $203,000 | USD |
| Chicago | 17 | $126,000 | $175,000 | $185,000 | USD |
| London | 14 | £91,250 | £137,000 | £152,500 | GBP |
| Vancouver | 14 | CA$98,686 | CA$147,300 | CA$173,500 | CAD |
| Atlanta | 11 | $96,340 | $182,500 | $198,875 | USD |
| Denver | 11 | $128,000 | $175,000 | $194,750 | USD |
| Dallas | 10 | $109,241 | $153,750 | $195,909 | USD |
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Questions
Which city pays Security Engineers the most?
Of the 14 cities with enough listings, the highest median posted pay is SF Bay Area (compared in USD where a conversion is available).
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Alder. "Security Engineer salary by city". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/security-engineer