As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Union, NJ is $88,609, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,704 weekly, or $7,384 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 Union, NJ vary widely, spanning from $73,120 to $104,147. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,502) and 75th percentile ($96,742), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,147 per year. This $16,240 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, Union Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 4.0% higher than national averages. However, Union currently ranks 39 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 $73,120 Union, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $80,502 Union, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $88,609 Union, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $96,742 Union, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $104,147 Union, NJ July 01, 2026
25% $80,502 10% $73,120 90% $104,147 75% $96,742 $88,609 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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