How much does a Network Security Specialist make?
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$112,323
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Network Security Specialist is $112,323 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $104,515 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 $7,808 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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$126,022
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$126,720
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$122,370
/ yr
$114,241
/ yr
$87,454
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$102,337
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$106,058
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$87,189
/ yr
$109,399
/ yr
$96,497
/ yr
$99,105
/ yr
$106,094
/ yr
$102,031
/ yr$107,680
/ yr
$101,938
/ yr
$99,343
/ yr
$184,267
/ yr
$86,302
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Top Paying Industries
For a Network Security Specialist in United States
The top paying industry for a Network Security Specialist in United States is Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $126,022.
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
For network security specialist
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Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$130K | $13K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$120K | $60K
Submitted Yesterday
Network Security Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for a Network Security Specialist is $112,323 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 55 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Network Security Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Network Security Specialist in United States is $143,169 per year.
The lowest salary for a Network Security Specialist in United States is $88,459 per year.
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