As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Greenville, NC is $70,737, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,360 weekly, or $5,895 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 Greenville, NC vary widely, spanning from $58,025 to $82,702. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,083) and 75th percentile ($77,000), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,702 per year. This $12,917 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, Greenville Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 5.3% lower than national averages. However, Greenville currently ranks 740 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 $58,025 Greenville, NC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $64,083 Greenville, NC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $70,737 Greenville, NC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $77,000 Greenville, NC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $82,702 Greenville, NC November 01, 2026
25% $64,083 10% $58,025 90% $82,702 75% $77,000 $70,737 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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