Network security engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Network Security Engineer is $118,375 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 546 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Network Security Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $73,502 and a high of $190,644 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Network Security Engineer include Jersey City, NJ at $258,224 per year, New York, NY at $210,889 per year, and Dallas, TX at $192,504 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Network Security Engineer include Synergy ECP ($237,500 per year) and JPMorganChase ($232,500 per year).