What are the main factors that influence a Senior Application Security Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Senior Application Security Engineer's salary?

A Senior Application Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,543 for beginners, reaching about $114,869 at mid-level, and approach $123,080 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Application Security Engineer?

Senior Application Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Application Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,035, California $117,588, Massachusetts $116,020. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Application Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Application Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,530; Senior Cloud Security Engineer: $135,921; Systems/Application Security Analyst, Sr.: $122,821; Senior Network Security Engineer: $115,487; Senior Information Security Engineer: $114,415.

Senior Application Security Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Senior Application Security Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Application Security Engineer in District of Columbia is $118,035 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Senior Application Security Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,882
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,736 to $129,470
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,360

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Senior Application Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,470	$10,789	$2,490	$62
Average	$118,035	$9,836	$2,270	$57
25th Percentile	$107,736	$8,978	$2,072	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Application Security Engineer Salaries

A Senior Application Security Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Application Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Application Security Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,543
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,318
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,869
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,212
Expert (over 8 years): $123,080

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Application Security Engineer	$112,543
Intermediate Level Senior Application Security Engineer	$113,318
Senior Level Senior Application Security Engineer	$114,869
Specialist Level Senior Application Security Engineer	$119,212
Expert Level Senior Application Security Engineer	$123,080

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How Do Senior Application Security Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Application Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,035.
California: $117,588.
Massachusetts: $116,020.

District of Columbia $118,035 California $117,588 Massachusetts $116,020 Washington $115,594 New Jersey $115,551 Alaska $115,402 Connecticut $113,931 New York $113,334

Hawaii $111,426 Rhode Island $110,530 Maryland $109,922 Minnesota $109,091 Colorado $108,771 Illinois $108,665 Oregon $108,259 Delaware $107,961

New Hampshire $107,773 Virginia $107,353 Pennsylvania $106,127 Nevada $105,509 North Dakota $105,306 Michigan $104,987 Wisconsin $104,869 Vermont $104,635

Texas $103,984 Maine $103,942 Arizona $103,878 Ohio $103,803 Georgia $102,822 Indiana $102,332 Wyoming $102,236 Utah $102,087

Iowa $102,023 Kansas $101,511 Louisiana $101,362 North Carolina $101,309 Missouri $101,287 Florida $100,872 Montana $100,648 Nebraska $100,434

Kentucky $100,317 South Carolina $99,891 Tennessee $99,624 Idaho $99,518 New Mexico $98,739 Oklahoma $98,569 Alabama $97,940 South Dakota $96,884

Arkansas $96,309 West Virginia $96,000 Mississippi $95,072

Top Paying Cities for Senior Application Security Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $118,035
Washington: $118,035
Naval Anacost Annex: $118,035

Parcel Return Service, DC $118,035 Washington, DC $118,035 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $118,035 Washington Navy Yard, DC $118,035

Senior Application Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Application Security Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$107,736

Average $118,035/year

$129,470

$8,978

Average $9,836/month

$10,789

$2,072

Average $2,270/week

$2,490

$52

Average $57/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,470	$10,789	$2,490	$62
Average	$118,035	$9,836	$2,270	$57
25th Percentile	$107,736	$8,978	$2,072	$52

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