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Security Engineer salaries range from $160K (Mid) to $233K (Staff), based on 1,360 public job postings (2025–2026).
Complete salary progression from Mid to Staff. Based on 1,360 public job postings.
| Level | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $160K | $125K–$220K | 622 |
| Senior | $196K | $162K–$232K | 501 |
| Staff | $233K | $192K–$273K | 237 |
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Security Engineer salaries range from $160K at the Mid level to $233K at the Staff level, based on 1,360 public job postings.
A Staff Security Engineer earns a median of $233K, which is $37K (+19%) more than a Senior Security Engineer at $196K.
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.
USD base salary aggregated from 1,360 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Minimum 15 postings required per level. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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