As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Idaho is $85,721, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,648 weekly, or $7,143 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $71,639 to $103,421. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,350) and 75th percentile ($94,986), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,421 per year. This $16,636 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, Idaho Security Systems Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide 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 $71,639 ID April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $78,350 ID April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $85,721 ID April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $94,986 ID April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $103,421 ID April 01, 2026
25% $78,350 10% $71,639 90% $103,421 75% $94,986 $85,721 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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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $78,259 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $93,402 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $80,189 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $80,189 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $78,259 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $78,259 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $80,309 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $78,259 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $93,411 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $93,402 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Security Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Systems Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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