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$127,130
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer is $127,130 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $104,144 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $22,986 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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$147,202
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$148,500
/ yr
$126,689
/ yr
$139,191
/ yr
$177,539
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$147,600
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$130,316
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$137,835
/ yr
$167,979
/ yr$123,200
/ yr
$123,874
/ yr
$126,950
/ yr
$124,633
/ yr$153,291
/ yr
$148,734
/ yr
$163,863
/ yr
$124,933
/ yr
$145,593
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$118,888
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Top Paying Industries
For a Lead Cyber Security Engineer in United States
The top paying industry for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $147,202.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$147,202
0% Lower than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
For lead cyber security engineer
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United States of America
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United States of America
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
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United States of America
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$140K | $20K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$95K | $200
Submitted 4 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$135K | $15K
Submitted 6 days ago
Lead Cyber Security Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer is $104,144 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Lead Cyber Security Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 47 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lead Cyber Security Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $163,971 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $66,145 per year.
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