Senior Security Engineer Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Senior Security Engineer Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Senior Security Engineer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Security Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $101,036. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,318 to $108,692, with most professionals earning between $82,470 and $115,664.

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10th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $82,470 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $91,318 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $101,036 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $108,692 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $115,664 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $91,318 10% $82,470 90% $115,664 75% $108,692 $101,036 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Information Security Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Security Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Information Security Analyst IV

    7 + 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 Senior Security Engineer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Senior Security Engineer ranges from $91,318 to $108,692 with the average base salary of $101,036. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,318 to $108,692 with the average total cash compensation of $101,036.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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