As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $89,932, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,729 weekly, or $7,494 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Security Engineer in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $74,134 to $105,520. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,663) and 75th percentile ($98,092), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,520 per year. This $16,429 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 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $74,134 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $81,663 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $89,932 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $98,092 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $105,520 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $81,663 10% $74,134 90% $105,520 75% $98,092 $89,932 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

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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