As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Passaic, NJ is $89,372, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,719 weekly, or $7,448 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 Passaic, NJ vary widely, spanning from $73,250 to $104,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,933) and 75th percentile ($97,227), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,378 per year. This $16,294 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, Passaic Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Passaic currently ranks 19 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 $73,250 Passaic, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,933 Passaic, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $89,372 Passaic, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $97,227 Passaic, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $104,378 Passaic, NJ June 01, 2026
25% $80,933 10% $73,250 90% $104,378 75% $97,227 $89,372 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 Passaic, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of....More

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