Cyber Security Engineer Salaries
How much does a Cyber Security Engineer make?
Total pay range
$128K - $201K/yr
$160K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$105K - $158K/yrBase pay
$23K - $43K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Cyber Security Engineers
1,511 companies
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Cyber Security Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $138,565, Financial Services with a median total pay of $136,443, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $133,192, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $131,463, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $130,789.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Cyber Security Engineer are Google, Apple, and Amazon.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Cyber Security Engineer are Bank of the West, JPMorganChase, and PwC.
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Cyber Security Engineer are NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Boeing, and L3Harris.
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Cyber Security Engineer are Walmart, The Home Depot, and Staples.
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Cyber Security Engineer are Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), and GE.
Information Technology
$138,565
Information Technology
Financial Services
$136,443
Information Technology
Aerospace & Defense
$133,192
Information Technology
Retail & Wholesale
$131,463
Information Technology
Manufacturing
$130,789
Recent salaries shared by Cyber Security Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Cyber Security Engineer
7-9 years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Foxboro, MA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Cyber Security Engineer
7-9 years
$187K/yr
$187K • $0
Herndon, VA
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$187K/yr
$187K • $0
Cyber Security Engineer
1-3 years
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
High Point, NC
submitted on May 26, 2026
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Cyber Security Engineer
4-6 years
$247K/yr
$154K • $93K
Atlanta, GA
submitted on May 25, 2026
$247K/yr
$154K • $93K
Cyber Security Engineer
7-9 years
$185K - $215K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on May 22, 2026
$185K - $215K/yr
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Cyber Security Engineer
15+ years
$154K - $178K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on May 21, 2026
$154K - $178K/yr
Cyber Security Engineer
10-14 years
$148K - $172K/yr
Tempe, AZ
submitted on May 19, 2026
$148K - $172K/yr
Cyber Security Engineer
4-6 years
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
USAR Center, NC
submitted on May 15, 2026
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Cyber Security Engineer
4-6 years
$163K/yr
$141K • $22K
Bellevue, WA
submitted on May 11, 2026
$163K/yr
$141K • $22K
Cyber Security Engineer
7-9 years
$361K/yr
$211K • $150K
Seattle, WA
submitted on May 11, 2026
$361K/yr
$211K • $150K
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Cyber Security Engineer salaries
How much does a Cyber Security Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Cyber Security Engineer is $159,706 per year or $77 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $246,447 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $128,158 (25th percentile) and $201,271 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3234 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Cyber Security Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $201,271 per year, $16,773 per month or $97 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $128,158 per year, $10,680 per month or $62 per hour.