IBM employees working as Security Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 15 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Security Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Security Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Security Engineer at IBM is $172,770 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $261,274 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $140,329 (25th percentile) and $215,421 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 31 salaries submitted by IBM Security Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Security Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $104 per hour.
Security Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,694 and $17,952 monthly.
