How much does a Firewall Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Firewall Engineer in Atlanta, GA is $81,031. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,437 to a high of $95,607, with most professionals earning between $72,869 and $88,661.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firewall Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $65,437 Atlanta,GA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $72,869 Atlanta,GA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $81,031 Atlanta,GA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $88,661 Atlanta,GA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $95,607 Atlanta,GA May 01, 2025
25% $72,869 10% $65,437 90% $95,607 75% $88,661 $81,031 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Firewall Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firewall Engineer in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Firewall Engineer ranges from $72,869 to $88,661 with the average base salary of $81,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,269 to $95,770 with the average total cash compensation of $86,145.

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