As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Alexandria, KY is $89,156, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,715 weekly, or $7,430 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Security Systems Engineer in Alexandria, KY vary widely, spanning from $74,509 to $107,565. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,489) and 75th percentile ($98,792), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,565 per year. This $17,303 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Azure, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Security Systems Engineer often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. 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 Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $74,509 Alexandria, KY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $81,489 Alexandria, KY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $89,156 Alexandria, KY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $98,792 Alexandria, KY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $107,565 Alexandria, KY April 01, 2026
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What is a Security Systems Engineer ?

Security engineering is a specialized field of engineering that focuses on the security aspects in the design of systems that need to be able to deal robustly with possible sources of disruption, ranging from natural disasters to malicious acts. It is similar to other systems engineering activities in that its primary motivation is to support the delivery of engineering solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements, but it has the added dimension of preventing misuse and malicious behavior. Those constraints and restrictions are often asserted as a security policy. In on...

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  1. This Job:

    Security Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Software Systems Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alexandria, Kentucky    Alexandria is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. Along with Newport, it is one of the dual seats of the county....More

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