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Network security engineer salary in United States

How much does a Network Security Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$115,986
Average $115,986
Low $72,014
High $186,810

The average salary for a network security engineer is $115,986 per year in the United States. 534 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Network Security Engineer job openings in United States

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Computer Systems Engineer – Ph...
Securitas3.2out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Network Security Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
El Clasificado
 
$216,950per year
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MERCOR
 
$208,000per year
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Capital One
 
$202,250per year
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Eclaro
 
$201,074per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$200,000per year
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Veterans Sourcing Group
 
$193,440per year
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Highest paying cities for Network Security Engineers near United States

  1. Jersey City, NJ
    $235,080 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $207,232 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $207,193 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $193,930 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $179,939 per year

Where can a Network Security Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Network Security Engineers in different locations
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