As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Columbus, MS is $67,044, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,289 weekly, or $5,587 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 Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $54,995 to $78,384. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,737) and 75th percentile ($72,980), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,384 per year. This $12,243 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, Columbus Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 805 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 $54,995 Columbus, MS November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $60,737 Columbus, MS November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $67,044 Columbus, MS November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $72,980 Columbus, MS November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $78,384 Columbus, MS November 01, 2026
25% $60,737 10% $54,995 90% $78,384 75% $72,980 $67,044 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Entry Level Security Engineer jobs in Columbus, Mississippi

Mechanical Assembler

Valmet Inc. - Columbus, MS

Business Manager

Optum - Columbus, MS

Warehouse Associate

Fastenal - Columbus, MS

Search More Entry Level Security Engineer Jobs in Columbus, Mississippi

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 Columbus, MS

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

 
 
 
60737
72980
67044

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
56029
74018
64721
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 Columbus, MS. The base salary for Entry Level Security Engineer ranges from $60,737 to $72,980 with the average base salary of $67,044. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,029 to $74,018 with the average total cash compensation of $64,721.

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.

60737
72980

 

About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

Columbus, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

Entry Level Security Engineer Salary in popular cities: Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg

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