As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Tinley Park, IL is $92,645, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,782 weekly, or $7,720 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 Tinley Park, IL vary widely, spanning from $77,425 to $111,775. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,678) and 75th percentile ($102,658), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,775 per year. This $17,980 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, Tinley Park Security Systems Engineer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Tinley Park currently ranks 324 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 $77,425 Tinley Park, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $84,678 Tinley Park, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $92,645 Tinley Park, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $102,658 Tinley Park, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $111,775 Tinley Park, IL April 01, 2026
25% $84,678 10% $77,425 90% $111,775 75% $102,658 $92,645 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 Tinley Park, IL. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $84,678 to $102,658 with the average base salary of $92,645. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,447 to $102,913 with the average total cash compensation of $94,591.

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About Tinley Park, Illinois    Tinley Park is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States, with a small portion in Will County. The population was 56,703 at the 2010 c....More

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