Security Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 1,727 open security jobs tracked as of June 2026, 13% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=47), the median band is $150,000–$179,000, with the middle 50% spanning $120,000–$200,000.
These figures are employer-reported, taken directly from live job postings on Greenhouse / Lever / Ashby — never inferred or estimated. "Disclosed" means the posting stated a salary range. Sample size (n) is shown for every figure; we don't publish a number below n=20. Updated as the live feed refreshes. As of June 2026.
By role (disclosed, USD/year)
| Role | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | $150,000–$180,000 | 36 |
Common questions
How much do open security jobs pay?
Of 1,727 open security jobs, 13% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $150,000–$179,000 (USD/yr, n=47), as of June 2026. Employer-reported, never inferred.
How much does a Security Engineer make?
Open Security Engineer roles disclosing salary show a median band $150,000–$180,000 (USD/yr, n=36), as of June 2026. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
Salary is disclosed on a minority of postings, so these reflect the transparent slice of the market — not every role. How we measure · Browse all Security Jobs →