As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Adair, IL is $73,845, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,420 weekly, or $6,154 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Security Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Security Engineer in Adair, IL vary widely, spanning from $60,574 to $86,335. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,898) and 75th percentile ($80,383), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,335 per year. This $13,485 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adair Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $60,574 Adair, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $66,898 Adair, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $73,845 Adair, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,383 Adair, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,335 Adair, IL November 01, 2026
25% $66,898 10% $60,574 90% $86,335 75% $80,383 $73,845 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Security Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Facilities Design Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Adair, Illinois    Adair is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. Adair is part of the New Salem Township. The to....More

Adair, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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