As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Security Engineer in Tampa, FL is $97,643, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,878 weekly, or $8,137 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Security Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Security Engineer in Tampa, FL vary widely, spanning from $84,137 to $114,126. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,573) and 75th percentile ($106,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,126 per year. This $15,698 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Incident Response, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tampa Senior Security Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Tampa currently ranks 568 statewide for Senior Security 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
Senior Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $84,137 Tampa, FL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $90,573 Tampa, FL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $97,643 Tampa, FL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $106,271 Tampa, FL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Security Engineer Salary $114,126 Tampa, FL May 01, 2026
25% $90,573 10% $84,137 90% $114,126 75% $106,271 $97,643 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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