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IT security specialist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$119,063
Average $119,063
Low $66,597
High $212,864

The average salary for a it security specialist is $119,063 per year in the United States and $2,500 cash bonus per year.982 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

IT Security Specialist job openings in United States

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Information Security Risk Spec...
Booz Allen Hamilton3.9out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
$99,000 - $225,000 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
Goldman Sachs
 
$325,200per year
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
 
$272,500per year
Entrust
 
$268,756per year
Fidelity TalentSource
 
$265,200per year

Highest paying cities for IT Security Specialists near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $154,740 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $139,992 per year
  3. Branchville, NJ
    $134,900 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $126,797 per year
  5. Kansas City, MO
    $108,578 per year

Where can an IT Security Specialist earn more?

Compare salaries for IT Security Specialists in different locations
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