As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Edison, NJ is $88,183, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,696 weekly, or $7,349 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 Edison, NJ vary widely, spanning from $72,768 to $103,646. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,114) and 75th percentile ($96,277), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,646 per year. This $16,163 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, Edison Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 3.5% higher than national averages. However, Edison currently ranks 46 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 $72,768 Edison, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,114 Edison, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $88,183 Edison, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $96,277 Edison, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $103,646 Edison, NJ July 01, 2026
25% $80,114 10% $72,768 90% $103,646 75% $96,277 $88,183 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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 Edison, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.638 square miles (79.351 km2), including 29.940 square miles (77.543....More

Edison, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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