Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Sacramento, California

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How much does a Cyber Security Engineer make in Sacramento, CA? The average Cyber Security Engineer salary in Sacramento, CA is $149,092 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $133,624 and $164,964. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Cyber Security Engineer Salary	$119,541	Sacramento,CA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cyber Security Engineer Salary	$133,624	Sacramento,CA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cyber Security Engineer Salary	$149,092	Sacramento,CA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cyber Security Engineer Salary	$164,964	Sacramento,CA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cyber Security Engineer Salary	$179,415	Sacramento,CA	April 01, 2025

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Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer

Centene - FLORISSANT , MO

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation

- 122 days ago

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer

Centene - SAINT LOUIS , MO

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation

- 122 days ago

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer

Centene - FLORISSANT , MO

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation

- 122 days ago

Security Cloud Ops Engineer

Maxar Technologies - WESTMINSTER , CO

Job Description. Please review the job details below. Maxar is currently seeking a Cloud Ops Engineer (DevOps) to join our team in Westminster, CO. In this role

- 21 days ago

Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Amentum - ABERDEEN , MD

Amentum is now hiring for several Cyber Security Engineer (All Levels) - CSIA positions in support of the Cyber Security & Information Assurance (CSIA) Support

- 1 day ago

Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Maximus Inc - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in

- 1 day ago

What does a Cyber Security Engineer do?

Cyber Security Engineer in Bethesda, MD

Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in computer security.

April 16, 2023

Cyber Security Engineer in Chandler, AZ

Facilitate periodic access reviews to support SOX/Internal Controls compliance.

March 04, 2023

Cyber Security Engineer in Fort Worth, TX

Assist in the development of aircraft Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SCRMP) in accordance the Key Practices and Implementation Guide for the DoD Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative 11 Supply Chain Risk Management Pilot Program, SP 800-161

March 19, 2023

Report on all areas of non-compliance for all Level I and Level II critical components as identified in the criticality analysis associated with aircraft systems.

April 20, 2023

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Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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Cyber Security Engineer Salary by Global Country

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cyber Security Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Cyber Security Engineer ranges from $133,624 to $164,964 with the average base salary of $149,092. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,987 to $173,999 with the average total cash compensation of $154,922.

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About Sacramento, California Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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