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Security engineer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Security Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$124,722
45%
above national average
Average $124,722
Low $81,256
High $191,439

The average salary for a security engineer is $124,722 per year in Chicago, IL. 38 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Security Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Security Engineer
Check Point Software Technologies3.7out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$121,600 - $248,000 a year
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Security Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$239,200per year
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ActiveCampaign
 
$210,000per year
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Angi
 
$180,000per year
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Thomson Reuters
 
$176,800per year
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PayPal
 
$168,175per year
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The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$167,440per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $190,254 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $124,722 per year
  3. Scott AFB, IL
    $124,491 per year
  4. Peoria, IL
    $52,476 per year
  5. Lake Zurich, IL
    $45,773 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 Chicago, IL?

Lead Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $163,490 per year

Principal Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $160,389 per year

Senior Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $155,654 per year

Staff Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $185,009 per year