As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Afton, IA is $74,202, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,427 weekly, or $6,184 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 Afton, IA vary widely, spanning from $60,867 to $86,754. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,222) and 75th percentile ($80,772), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,754 per year. This $13,550 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, Afton Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 1.4% 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 $60,867 Afton, IA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $67,222 Afton, IA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $74,202 Afton, IA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,772 Afton, IA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,754 Afton, IA November 01, 2026
25% $67,222 10% $60,867 90% $86,754 75% $80,772 $74,202 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
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About Afton, Iowa    Afton is a city in Union County, in southwestern Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the 2010 census. Its peak of population was in 1880, a....More

Afton, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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