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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

$148,366
Average $148,366
Low $99,529
High $221,165

The average salary for a application security engineer is $148,366 per year in the United States. 468 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Application Security Engineer job openings in United States

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Application Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton3.9out of 5 stars.
Fort Meade, MD
$86,900 - $198,000 a year
Full-time
11 hours 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
 
$319,719per 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
    $231,507 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $178,812 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $173,043 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $165,382 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $140,792 per year

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