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How much does Cybersecurity Engineer make?
Total pay range
$131K - $205K/yr
$163K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$110K - $164K/yrBase pay
$22K - $41K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20251.4K Salaries submitted
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Cybersecurity Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $161,038, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $146,304, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $145,187, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $135,574, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $131,924.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Cybersecurity Engineer are Google, Workday, and Microsoft.
Frequently asked questions about CyberSecurity Engineer salaries
The average salary for CyberSecurity Engineer is $163,093 per year or $78 per hour, with top earners making up to $249,933 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $131,296 (25th percentile) to $204,736 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1398 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by CyberSecurity Engineer employees.
The highest salary for CyberSecurity Engineer is $204,736 per year, $17,061 per month or $98 per hour.
The lowest salary for CyberSecurity Engineer is $131,296 per year, $10,941 per month or $63 per hour.