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Security engineer salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

How much does a Security Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$134,738
57%
above national average
Average $134,738
Low $93,166
High $194,860

The average salary for a security engineer is $134,738 per year in Atlanta, GA. 34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Security Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Systems Technician
Integris
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Security Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Check Point Software Technolog...
 
$193,200per year
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Angi
 
$180,000per year
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The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$180,000per year
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New Relic
 
$175,500per year
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Cox
 
$170,750per year
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Esquire Deposition Solutions
 
$167,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Smyrna, GA
    $165,055 per year
  2. Alpharetta, GA
    $161,667 per year
  3. Marietta, GA
    $98,676 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $94,476 per year
  5. Norcross, GA
    $62,498 per year

Where can a Security Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Security Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Security Engineer get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Lead Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $124,355 per year

Principal Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $164,298 per year

Senior Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $141,381 per year

Staff Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $183,722 per year