As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Meridian, ID is $73,530, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,414 weekly, or $6,128 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 Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $60,676 to $86,423. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,802) and 75th percentile ($80,279), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,423 per year. This $13,477 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, Meridian Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 623 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 $60,676 Meridian, ID July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $66,802 Meridian, ID July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $73,530 Meridian, ID July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,279 Meridian, ID July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,423 Meridian, ID July 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    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 Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

Meridian, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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