As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Milwaukee, WI is $83,919, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,614 weekly, or $6,993 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 Milwaukee, WI vary widely, spanning from $70,359 to $95,970. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,821) and 75th percentile ($90,227), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,970 per year. This $13,406 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, Milwaukee Firewall Engineer often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Milwaukee currently ranks 341 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 $70,359 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $76,821 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $83,919 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $90,227 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $95,970 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
25% $76,821 10% $70,359 90% $95,970 75% $90,227 $83,919 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
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