As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Bear, DE is $94,188, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,811 weekly, or $7,849 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 Bear, DE vary widely, spanning from $78,714 to $113,636. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,088) and 75th percentile ($104,368), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,636 per year. This $18,280 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, Bear Security Systems Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Bear currently ranks 290 statewide for Security Systems 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
Security Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $78,714 Bear, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $86,088 Bear, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $94,188 Bear, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $104,368 Bear, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $113,636 Bear, DE April 01, 2026
25% $86,088 10% $78,714 90% $113,636 75% $104,368 $94,188 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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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 Bear, DE. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $86,088 to $104,368 with the average base salary of $94,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,853 to $104,627 with the average total cash compensation of $96,166.

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About Bear, Delaware    Bear is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 19,371 at the 2010 census. Originally a sma....More

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