As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Elizabeth, NJ is $88,685, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,705 weekly, or $7,390 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 Elizabeth, NJ vary widely, spanning from $72,688 to $103,576. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,311) and 75th percentile ($96,480), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,576 per year. This $16,169 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, Elizabeth Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 4.0% higher than national averages. However, Elizabeth currently ranks 36 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 $72,688 Elizabeth, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,311 Elizabeth, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $88,685 Elizabeth, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $96,480 Elizabeth, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $103,576 Elizabeth, NJ June 01, 2026
25% $80,311 10% $72,688 90% $103,576 75% $96,480 $88,685 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Elizabeth, New Jersey    Elizabeth is both the largest city and the county seat of Union County, in New Jersey, United States.[21] As of the 2010 United States Census, the cit....More

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