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Security Engineer salaries range from $145K (Mid) to $215K (Staff), based on 820 public job postings (2025–2026).
The Security Engineer career path spans a 49% salary range from Mid to Staff — $145K to $215K — based on 820 public job postings.
| Level | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $145K | $113K–$185K | 396 |
| Senior | $180K | $150K–$199K | 275 |
| Staff | $215K | $194K–$250K | 149 |
The biggest single jump is Mid → Senior: +$35K (+24%) — plan your promotion trajectory around this.
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Security Engineer salaries range from $145K at the Mid level to $215K at the Staff level, based on 820 public job postings.
A Staff Security Engineer earns a median of $215K, which is $35K (+19%) more than a Senior Security Engineer at $180K.
Most Senior Security Engineer roles at AI-native and high-growth companies require 5–8 years of experience. Staff-level roles typically require 8–12+ years.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 postings required per level.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 820 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Minimum 15 postings required per level. Last refreshed June 17, 2026.
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