As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Greenville, SC is $72,763, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,399 weekly, or $6,064 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, SC vary widely, spanning from $59,687 to $85,071. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,919) and 75th percentile ($79,206), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,071 per year. This $13,287 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 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Greenville currently ranks 666 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 $59,687 Greenville, SC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $65,919 Greenville, SC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $72,763 Greenville, SC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $79,206 Greenville, SC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $85,071 Greenville, SC November 01, 2026
25% $65,919 10% $59,687 90% $85,071 75% $79,206 $72,763 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 Greenville, South Carolina    Greenville is located at 34°50′40″N 82°23′8″W / 34.84444°N 82.38556°W / 34.84444; -82.38556 (34.844313, −82.385428), roughly equidistant between At....More

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