As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Aurora, IL is $83,661, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,609 weekly, or $6,972 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firewall Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firewall Engineer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $70,144 to $95,676. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,586) and 75th percentile ($89,950), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,676 per year. This $13,364 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Firewall Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Firewall 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
Firewall Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $70,144 Aurora, IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $76,586 Aurora, IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $83,661 Aurora, IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $89,950 Aurora, IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $95,676 Aurora, IL August 01, 2026
25% $76,586 10% $70,144 90% $95,676 75% $89,950 $83,661 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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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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