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Network security engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$116,877
Average $116,877
Low $72,473
High $188,485

The average salary for a network security engineer is $116,877 per year in the United States. 530 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Network Security Engineer job openings in United States

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Information Security Network /...
Intel Corporation4.1out of 5 stars.
Folsom, CA
$105,300 - $206,510 a year
Full-time
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.
JPMorganChase
 
$232,500per year
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Meta
 
$220,500per year
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El Clasificado
 
$216,950per 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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Highest paying cities for Network Security Engineers near United States

  1. Jersey City, NJ
    $258,224 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $216,021 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $212,918 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $191,405 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $179,485 per year

Where can a Network Security Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Network Security Engineers in different locations
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