What is the average salary for security jobs?

Based on 65 job listings, the average salary range for security jobs is $107k - $153k USD per year.

What is the median security salary?

The median salary range for security jobs is $100k - $135k USD per year, meaning half of listed positions pay above this range and half pay below.

Do security salaries vary by region?

Yes, security salaries vary significantly by region. See the regional breakdown on this page for a comparison of compensation across different geographies.

How can I find security jobs with the best salaries?

Browse our security job listings and look for the salary badge on job cards. You can also check the top-paying roles and companies listed on this page to find the highest-paying security positions.

Security Salary Guide 2026 - Avg $107K-$153K

Key Salary Stats

Average Range

$107k - $153k

Median Range

$100k - $135k

50th percentile

Top 10% Earn

$183k+

90th percentile

Entry Level

$71k - $90k

25th percentile

Salary by Experience Level

Starting Salary

Entry Level$71k

Mid Level$100k

Senior$128k

Top Earners$183k

Security Salary Guide 2026

Key Salary Stats

Salary by Experience Level

Security Salaries by Region

Worldwide

North America

Top Paying Security Roles

Account Executive

Senior Account Executive With Siem / Security Analytics

Manager

Top Paying Companies for Security

Anomali

Fortreum

Resourcemanagementconcepts

Waldensecurity

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Facility Security Officer

Business Information Security Officer - Financial Services / Remote

Head of IT & Cybersecurity

Senior Associate Project Manager, West Region Renewable Energy Development

Associate Project Manager - East Region

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