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IT security specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$120,330
Average $120,330
Low $67,088
High $215,825

The average salary for a it security specialist is $120,330 per year in the United States and $2,500 cash bonus per year.985 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

IT Security Specialist job openings in United States

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Data Center Security Installat...
M.C. Dean, Inc.3.4out of 5 stars.
Sterling, VA
$90,640 - $113,320 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for IT Security Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
stockton university
 
$450,001per year
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The Structures Company, LLC
 
$374,400per year
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Goldman Sachs
 
$325,200per year
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McMaster-Carr Supply Company
 
$272,500per year
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Entrust
 
$268,756per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$265,200per year
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Highest paying cities for IT Security Specialists near United States

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $173,536 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $152,051 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $127,531 per year
  4. Kansas City, MO
    $108,578 per year
  5. Huntsville, AL
    $107,127 per year

Where can an IT Security Specialist earn more?

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