As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $73,754, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,418 weekly, or $6,146 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $60,500 to $86,230. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,816) and 75th percentile ($80,284), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,230 per year. This $13,468 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, Norfolk Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $60,500 Norfolk, VA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $66,816 Norfolk, VA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $73,754 Norfolk, VA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,284 Norfolk, VA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,230 Norfolk, VA November 01, 2026
25% $66,816 10% $60,500 90% $86,230 75% $80,284 $73,754 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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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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