As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Philadelphia, PA is $95,823, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,843 weekly, or $7,985 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 Philadelphia, PA vary widely, spanning from $80,070 to $115,612. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,577) and 75th percentile ($106,181), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,612 per year. This $18,604 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, Philadelphia Security Systems Engineer often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Philadelphia currently ranks 225 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 $80,070 Philadelphia, PA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $87,577 Philadelphia, PA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $95,823 Philadelphia, PA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $106,181 Philadelphia, PA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $115,612 Philadelphia, PA October 01, 2026
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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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $87,577 to $106,181 with the average base salary of $95,823. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,591 to $107,952 with the average total cash compensation of $99,226.

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