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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

$90,866
Average $90,866
Low $50,530
High $163,401

The average salary for a security consultant is $90,866 per year in the United States. 600 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 12, 2026).

Security Consultant job openings in United States

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Consultant - Defense & Securit...
Guidehouse3.2out of 5 stars.
McLean, VA
Full-time
4 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
Capital One
 
$207,042per year
CornerStone Staffing
 
$204,000per year
GenTech Associates
 
$194,480per year
McKinsey & Company
 
$192,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Security Consultants near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $129,387 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $118,591 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $118,546 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $115,727 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $98,647 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Security Consultant

The average salary for a Security Consultant is $90,866 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 600 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 12, 2026.

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Security Consultant salaries typically range between a low of $50,530 and a high of $163,401 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Security Consultant include Chicago, IL at $129,387 per year, Atlanta, GA at $118,591 per year, and New York, NY at $118,546 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Security Consultant include Talener Group ($218,400 per year) and Tennessee Board of Regents ($208,000 per year).

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