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Network security engineer salary in Palo Alto, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Network Security Engineer make in Palo Alto, CA?

Average base salary

$285,880
145%
above national average
Average $285,880
Low $170,675
High $478,849

The average salary for a network security engineer is $285,880 per year in Palo Alto, CA. 3 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Network Security Engineer in Palo Alto, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Palo Alto
 
$132,288per year
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Highest paying cities for Network Security Engineers near Palo Alto, CA

  1. Livermore, CA
    $185,487 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $169,850 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $162,981 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $137,375 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $131,879 per year

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