As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Madison, WI is $77,481, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,490 weekly, or $6,457 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $63,505 to $90,491. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,165) and 75th percentile ($84,291), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,491 per year. This $14,126 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, Madison Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $63,505 Madison, WI June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $70,165 Madison, WI June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $77,481 Madison, WI June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $84,291 Madison, WI June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $90,491 Madison, WI June 01, 2026
25% $70,165 10% $63,505 90% $90,491 75% $84,291 $77,481 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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