As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Burlington, NC is $73,025, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,404 weekly, or $6,085 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 Burlington, NC vary widely, spanning from $59,852 to $85,286. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,129) and 75th percentile ($79,443), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,286 per year. This $13,314 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, Burlington Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Burlington currently ranks 654 statewide for Entry Level Security Engineer job salary. 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 $59,852 Burlington, NC June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $66,129 Burlington, NC June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $73,025 Burlington, NC June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $79,443 Burlington, NC June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $85,286 Burlington, NC June 01, 2026
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    Entry Level Security Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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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 Burlington, NC. The base salary for Entry Level Security Engineer ranges from $66,129 to $79,443 with the average base salary of $73,025. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,235 to $79,573 with the average total cash compensation of $69,577.

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About Burlington, North Carolina    Burlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina....More

Burlington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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