As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Texas is $89,569, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,722 weekly, or $7,464 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $74,854 to $108,063. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,867) and 75th percentile ($99,250), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,063 per year. This $17,383 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, Texas Security Systems Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $74,854 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $81,867 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $89,569 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $99,250 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $108,063 TX April 01, 2026
25% $81,867 10% $74,854 90% $108,063 75% $99,250 $89,569 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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $82,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $82,082 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $82,285 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $88,351 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $81,685 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $91,176 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $85,729 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $83,236 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $81,685 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $85,923 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Security Systems Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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