How much does a Security Systems Engineer make in Lincoln, NE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Systems Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $82,682. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,610 to a high of $98,670, with most professionals earning between $72,175 and $91,050.

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 $62,610 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $72,175 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $82,682 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $91,050 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $98,670 Lincoln,NE March 01, 2025
25% $72,175 10% $62,610 90% $98,670 75% $91,050 $82,682 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:

    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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $72,175 to $91,050 with the average base salary of $82,682. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,471 to $94,858 with the average total cash compensation of $84,610.

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