How much does a Security Specialist make?
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$68K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Security Specialist is $68,423 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $62,839 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 $5,584 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $53K-$88K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Security Specialist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Security Specialist in United States. Employers include Microsoft, IBM and Accenture.
Top Paying Companies
For Security Specialist in United States
| 1 | Microsoft | $239,194 | |
| 2 | IBM | $151,172 | |
| 3 | Accenture | $109,882 | |
| 4 | US Department of Energy | $100,127 | |
| 5 | Secureworks | $96,920 | |
| 6 | U.S. Department of State | $94,226 | |
| 7 | Walt Disney Company | $91,667 | |
| 8 | US Department of Treasury | $90,517 | |
| 9 | ManTech | $89,119 | |
| 10 | Tech Mahindra | $88,975 |
What are total pay estimates for a Security Specialist at different companies?
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$88,975
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Security Specialist Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Security Specialist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Security Specialist in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $91,667, Information Technology with a median total pay of $88,975, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $82,460, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $80,459, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $71,892.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$80,459
9% Higher than other industries
Media & Communication
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Security Specialist is Walt Disney Company.
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What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?
Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.
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Security Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for a Security Specialist is $68,423 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2639 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Security Specialist in United States is $88,319 per year.
The lowest salary for a Security Specialist in United States is $53,240 per year.
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