As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Akin, IL is $74,029, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,424 weekly, or $6,169 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Security Engineer in Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $61,024 to $86,860. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,222) and 75th percentile ($80,745), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,860 per year. This $13,523 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, Akin Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 7.7% 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 $61,024 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $67,222 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $74,029 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,745 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,860 Akin, IL April 01, 2026
25% $67,222 10% $61,024 90% $86,860 75% $80,745 $74,029 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Entry Level Security Engineer jobs in Akin, Illinois
Search More Entry Level Security Engineer Jobs in Akin, Illinois

Entry Level Security Engineer

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Entry Level Security Engineer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Entry Level Security Engineer.

Job Openings for Entry Level Security Engineer in Akin, IL

Career Path for this job

  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

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Entry Level Security Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
67222
80745
74029

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
60773
80280
70195
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Security Engineer in Akin, IL. The base salary for Entry Level Security Engineer ranges from $67,222 to $80,745 with the average base salary of $74,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,773 to $80,280 with the average total cash compensation of $70,195.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

67222
80745

 

About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

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

Entry Level Security Engineer Salary in popular cities: ChicagoAuroraRockford

Jobs with a similar salary range to Entry Level Security Engineer : Hotel Engineer, Gunnery Sergeant, Data Center Facilities Engineer