As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Auditor in Houston, TX is $79,978, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,538 weekly, or $6,665 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Auditor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Security Auditor in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $59,112 to $98,204. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,056) and 75th percentile ($89,518), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,204 per year. This $20,462 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Security Auditor often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Security Auditor 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
Security Auditor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Auditor Salary $59,112 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Auditor Salary $69,056 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Auditor Salary $79,978 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Auditor Salary $89,518 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Auditor Salary $98,204 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $69,056 10% $59,112 90% $98,204 75% $89,518 $79,978 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Security Auditor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Information Security Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Auditor in Houston, TX. The base salary for Security Auditor ranges from $69,056 to $89,518 with the average base salary of $79,978. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,329 to $78,601 with the average total cash compensation of $68,538.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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