As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $104,996, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,019 weekly, or $8,750 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $87,747 to $126,676. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,967) and 75th percentile ($116,344), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,676 per year. This $20,377 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, Paramus Security Systems Engineer often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $87,747 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $95,967 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $104,996 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $116,344 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $126,676 Paramus, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $95,967 10% $87,747 90% $126,676 75% $116,344 $104,996 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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $95,967 to $116,344 with the average base salary of $104,996. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,705 to $116,633 with the average total cash compensation of $107,201.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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