Technology · Level S1 · Salary
Security Engineer salary
Typical total compensation (US national)
$149,000–$215,000
Base
$140,000
Bonus
$12,000
Equity (annual)
$25,000
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. BLS OEWS May 2025 Information Security Analysts (15-1212) p25 $97,810 / p50 $129,180 / p75 $163,500 (via O*NET); Glassdoor 2026 Cybersecurity Engineer avg $159k (range $128k-$201k) - pack blends BLS floor with tech premium
Pay by metro — nominal vs cost-adjusted
“Real” adjusts for cost of living, so a high headline number in an expensive metro can be worth less in practice. Ranked by real pay.
| Metro | Nominal | Real (cost-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $185,850 | $182,206 |
| Remote (US national) | $177,000 | $177,000 |
| Atlanta | $173,460 | $177,000 |
| Seattle | $208,860 | $174,050 |
| Chicago | $177,000 | $163,889 |
| Denver | $177,000 | $160,909 |
| Boston | $191,160 | $141,600 |
| New York City | $208,860 | $134,748 |
| Los Angeles | $191,160 | $131,834 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $221,250 | $122,917 |