Application security engineer salary in United States

The average salary for an Application Security Engineer is $149,703 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 476 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 12, 2026.

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Application Security Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $100,378 and a high of $223,266 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Application Security Engineer include San Francisco, CA at $192,145 per year, Atlanta, GA at $186,835 per year, and Austin, TX at $178,812 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Application Security Engineer include Skillz ($330,000 per year) and Roblox ($319,757 per year).