As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Scranton, PA is $74,965, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,442 weekly, or $6,247 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $61,493 to $87,645. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,913) and 75th percentile ($81,602), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,645 per year. This $13,689 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, Scranton Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $61,493 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $67,913 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $74,965 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $81,602 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $87,645 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
25% $67,913 10% $61,493 90% $87,645 75% $81,602 $74,965 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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