What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Entry Level Security Engineer?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Entry Level Security Engineer in the United States is $38. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Entry Level Security Engineer in the US can go up to $44 and the lowest down to $31, but most earn between $34 and $41. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Security Engineer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $31 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $34 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $38 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $41 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $44 US April 01, 2026
25% $34 10% $31 90% $44 75% $41 $38 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Entry Level Security Engineer

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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Security Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Facilities Design Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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36
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Security Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Entry Level Security Engineer ranges from $34 to $41 with the average hourly pay of $38. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $31 to $41 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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