As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Bergenfield, NJ is $104,812, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,016 weekly, or $8,734 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 Bergenfield, NJ vary widely, spanning from $87,593 to $126,454. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,799) and 75th percentile ($116,141), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,454 per year. This $20,342 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, Bergenfield Security Systems Engineer often earn 5.3% higher than national averages. However, Bergenfield currently ranks 27 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 $87,593 Bergenfield, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $95,799 Bergenfield, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $104,812 Bergenfield, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $116,141 Bergenfield, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $126,454 Bergenfield, NJ 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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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 Bergenfield, NJ. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $95,799 to $116,141 with the average base salary of $104,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,538 to $116,429 with the average total cash compensation of $107,013.

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About Bergenfield, New Jersey    Bergenfield is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 26,764, reflec....More

Bergenfield, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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