How much does a Security Systems Engineer make in Austin, TX? The average Security Systems Engineer salary in Austin, TX is $85,532 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,660 and $94,189. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Security Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $64,762 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $74,660 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $85,532 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $94,189 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $102,070 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
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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:

    Systems Engineer II

    2 - 4 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 Systems Engineer in Austin, TX. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $74,660 to $94,189 with the average base salary of $85,532. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,002 to $98,130 with the average total cash compensation of $87,525.

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