As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Memphis, TN is $78,435, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,508 weekly, or $6,536 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 Memphis, TN vary widely, spanning from $65,760 to $89,696. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,801) and 75th percentile ($84,329), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,696 per year. This $12,528 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, Memphis Firewall Engineer often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Memphis currently ranks 621 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 $65,760 Memphis, TN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $71,801 Memphis, TN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $78,435 Memphis, TN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $84,329 Memphis, TN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $89,696 Memphis, TN September 01, 2026
25% $71,801 10% $65,760 90% $89,696 75% $84,329 $78,435 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 Memphis, Tennessee    Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, m....More

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