As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Louisville, KY is $75,193, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,446 weekly, or $6,266 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 Louisville, KY vary widely, spanning from $61,680 to $87,912. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,120) and 75th percentile ($81,851), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,912 per year. This $13,731 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, Louisville Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Louisville currently ranks 523 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 $61,680 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $68,120 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $75,193 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $81,851 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $87,912 Louisville, KY November 01, 2026
25% $68,120 10% $61,680 90% $87,912 75% $81,851 $75,193 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

  2. Up a level:

    Facilities Design Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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