As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Grand Forks, ND is $88,190, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,696 weekly, or $7,349 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Security Systems Engineer in Grand Forks, ND vary widely, spanning from $73,691 to $106,402. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,601) and 75th percentile ($97,723), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,402 per year. This $17,122 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, Grand Forks Security Systems Engineer often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Grand Forks currently ranks 511 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 $73,691 Grand Forks, ND October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $80,601 Grand Forks, ND October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $88,190 Grand Forks, ND October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $97,723 Grand Forks, ND October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $106,402 Grand Forks, ND October 01, 2026
25% $80,601 10% $73,691 90% $106,402 75% $97,723 $88,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Security Systems Engineer jobs in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Package Driver, Seasonal

United Parcel Service - Grand Forks, ND

Seasonal Hazmat Truck Driver

CHS Inc - Grand Forks, ND

Search More Security Systems Engineer Jobs in Grand Forks, North Dakota

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Security Systems Engineer.

Job Openings for Security Systems Engineer in Grand Forks, ND

Career Path for this job

  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

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Security Systems Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
80601
97723
88190

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
81534
99353
91322
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 Grand Forks, ND. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $80,601 to $97,723 with the average base salary of $88,190. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,534 to $99,353 with the average total cash compensation of $91,322.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

80601
97723

 

About Grand Forks, North Dakota    Grand Forks is 74 miles (119 km) north of the Fargo-Moorhead area and 145 miles (233 km) south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Grand Forks is on the western ba....More

Grand Forks, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Security Systems Engineer Salary in popular cities: Fargo, Bismarck, Minot

Jobs with a similar salary range to Security Systems Engineer : Cryptologist, Massage Practitioner, Massage Therapy