As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Madison, WI is $82,589, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,588 weekly, or $6,882 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $69,249 to $94,453. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,606) and 75th percentile ($88,799), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,453 per year. This $13,193 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, Madison Firewall Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $69,249 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $75,606 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $82,589 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $88,799 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $94,453 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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