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Application security engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Application Security Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$148,534
Average $148,534
Low $99,352
High $222,062

The average salary for a application security engineer is $148,534 per year in the United States. 468 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Application Security Engineer job openings in United States

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Application Security Engineer ...
America First Credit Union3.9out of 5 stars.
Roy, UT
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Application Security Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Skillz
 
$330,000per year
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Roblox
 
$319,757per year
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Point72
 
$275,000per year
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Bumble
 
$270,000per year
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Apple
 
$251,050per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$239,100per year
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Highest paying cities for Application Security Engineers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $223,541 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $178,812 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $172,979 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $165,382 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $140,792 per year

Where can an Application Security Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Application Security Engineers in different locations
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