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Senior Security Engineer Salary in New York

Senior Security Engineer Salary in New York

Senior Security Engineers in New York earn $200K–$300K. Median: $240K. Based on 51 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $200K–$300K salary range

Median: $240K  ·  Based on 51 public New York job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026


This Senior Security Engineer salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior Security Engineer pay in New York vs. national

  • New York: $240K median
  • National: $200K median

New York Senior Security Engineer pay runs 20% above the national median.

Security salaries in New York by seniority

  • Security Engineer: $160K
  • Senior Security Engineer: $240K

What does a Senior Security Engineer in New York do?

Senior Security Engineers are professionals working in Security. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Senior Security Engineer salary in New York?
The median base salary is $240K, with a typical range of $200K–$300K, based on 51 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Senior Security Engineer salary?
The national median is $200K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 51 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.

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