As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA is $79,890, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,536 weekly, or $6,658 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firewall Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Firewall Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $66,972 to $91,314. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,128) and 75th percentile ($85,870), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,314 per year. This $12,742 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, Virginia Beach Firewall Engineer often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 550 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 $66,972 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $73,128 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $79,890 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $85,870 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $91,314 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

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