IT Security Engineer Salary in California

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How much does an IT Security Engineer make in California? The average IT Security Engineer salary in California is $132,605 as of April 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $121,411 and $144,457. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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IT Security Engineer

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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
- 121 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
- 121 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
- 121 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
- 20 days ago
IT Engineer with Security Clearance
Innovative Defense Technologies - ARLINGTON , VA
Description Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions fo
- 1 day ago
IT Engineer with Security Clearance
Innovative Defense Technologies - FALL RIVER , MA
Description Background information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions fo
- 1 day ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $125,956 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $128,553 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $132,316 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $125,860 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $122,939 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $130,585 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $126,125 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $119,741 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $146,815 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $146,478 Date Updated April 01, 2025

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About California    California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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