As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Lynchburg, VA is $83,031, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,597 weekly, or $6,919 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 Lynchburg, VA vary widely, spanning from $69,390 to $100,175. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,891) and 75th percentile ($92,005), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,175 per year. This $16,114 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, Lynchburg Security Systems Engineer often earn 10.2% lower than national averages. However, Lynchburg currently ranks 721 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 $69,390 Lynchburg, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $75,891 Lynchburg, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $83,031 Lynchburg, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $92,005 Lynchburg, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $100,175 Lynchburg, VA April 01, 2026
25% $75,891 10% $69,390 90% $100,175 75% $92,005 $83,031 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 Lynchburg, VA. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $75,891 to $92,005 with the average base salary of $83,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,683 to $92,233 with the average total cash compensation of $84,774.

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About Lynchburg, Virginia    Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 cens....More

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