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Senior Security Engineers in New York earn $183K–$263K. Median: $225K. Based on 55 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $225K · Based on 55 public job postings · Updated July 1, 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.
New York Senior Security Engineer pay runs 26% above the national median.
Senior Security Engineers are security engineers and analysts who protect infrastructure, data, and applications. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Senior Security Engineer salary in New York?
The median pay is $225K, with a typical range of $183K–$263K, based on 55 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 $179K; 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.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 55 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.
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