As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Wilmington, NC is $72,032, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,385 weekly, or $6,003 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 Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $59,087 to $84,216. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,256) and 75th percentile ($78,410), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,216 per year. This $13,154 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, Wilmington Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 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 $59,087 Wilmington, NC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $65,256 Wilmington, NC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $72,032 Wilmington, NC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $78,410 Wilmington, NC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $84,216 Wilmington, NC November 01, 2026
25% $65,256 10% $59,087 90% $84,216 75% $78,410 $72,032 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 Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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