As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $89,450, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,720 weekly, or $7,454 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $73,315 to $104,470. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,004) and 75th percentile ($97,312), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,470 per year. This $16,308 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, Paramus Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $73,315 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $81,004 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $89,450 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $97,312 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $104,470 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25% $81,004 10% $73,315 90% $104,470 75% $97,312 $89,450 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 Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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