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Security consultant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Security Consultant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$84,192
Average $84,192
Low $45,706
High $155,084

The average salary for a security consultant is $84,192 per year in the United States. 440 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Security Consultant job openings in United States

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Physical Security Engineer / C...
Vantage Technology Consulting Group
Remote
$84,000 - $105,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Security Consultant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Talener Group
 
$218,400per year
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Tennessee Board of Regents
 
$208,000per year
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Capital One
 
$207,042per year
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CornerStone Staffing
 
$204,000per year
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GenTech Associates
 
$194,480per year
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ePlus inc.
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Consultants near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $129,672 per year
  2. Oklahoma City, OK
    $128,244 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $125,459 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $113,837 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $100,239 per year

Where can a Security Consultant earn more?

Compare salaries for Security Consultants in different locations
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