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Security engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does a Security Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$160,688
87%
above national average
Average $160,688
Low $110,899
High $232,830

The average salary for a security engineer is $160,688 per year in Seattle, WA. 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Security Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Security Engineer, PSO
Google4.3out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$152,000 - $222,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Security Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Grammarly
 
$244,000per year
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PDS
 
$239,200per year
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KellyMitchell
 
$227,760per year
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Coupang
 
$221,500per year
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Apple
 
$205,867per year
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x
 
$201,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Security Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Bellevue, WA
    $176,597 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $160,688 per year
  3. Everett, WA
    $133,267 per year
  4. Bremerton, WA
    $127,915 per year
  5. Vancouver, WA
    $98,458 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 Seattle, WA?

Lead Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $180,402 per year

Principal Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $213,560 per year

Senior Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $177,442 per year

Staff Security Engineer

Job openings
Average $222,296 per year