How much does a Network Security Engineer make?
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$108,049
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Network Security Engineer is $108,049 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $99,048 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 $9,001 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Network Security Engineer | $108,049 /yr |
| Senior Network Security Engineer | $139,743 /yr |
| Senior Manager of Network Security Engineering | $256,111 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Network Security Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Network Security Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Coolsoft and Cisco Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For Network Security Engineer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $221,580 | |
| 2 | Coolsoft | $193,375 | |
| 3 | Cisco Systems | $180,642 | |
| 4 | Netskope | $176,866 | |
| 5 | Rackspace Technology | $173,144 | |
| 6 | Check Point Software Technologies | $156,228 | |
| 7 | AT&T | $150,621 | |
| 8 | Verizon | $149,946 | |
| 9 | IBM | $149,248 | |
| 10 | Trustwave | $148,447 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Network Security Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Network Security Engineer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $149,946, Information Technology with a median total pay of $145,203, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $135,676, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $128,891, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $128,273.
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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.
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Network Security Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Network Security Engineer is $99,048 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Network Security Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1156 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Network Security Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Network Security Engineer in United States is $154,675 per year.
The lowest salary for a Network Security Engineer in United States is $63,426 per year.
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