Senior Security Engineer Salary in San Francisco

💰 $204K–$282K salary range

Median: $235K  ·  Based on 36 public San Francisco job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026

This Senior Security Engineer salary benchmark for San Francisco 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 San Francisco vs. national

• San Francisco: $235K median
• National: $200K median

San Francisco Senior Security Engineer pay runs 18% above the national median.

Security salaries in San Francisco by seniority

• Security Engineer: $220K
• Senior Security Engineer: $235K
• Staff Security Engineer: $265K

What does a Senior Security Engineer in San Francisco do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Senior Security Engineer salary in San Francisco?
The median base salary is $235K, with a typical range of $204K–$282K, based on 36 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

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

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

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 36 public job postings located in San Francisco (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 San Francisco postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.

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