As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $78,629, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,512 weekly, or $6,552 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $65,925 to $89,921. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,979) and 75th percentile ($84,540), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,921 per year. This $12,561 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, Norfolk Firewall Engineer often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $65,925 Norfolk, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $71,979 Norfolk, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $78,629 Norfolk, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $84,540 Norfolk, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $89,921 Norfolk, VA August 01, 2026
25% $71,979 10% $65,925 90% $89,921 75% $84,540 $78,629 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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