Computer Security Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Security Specialist make in the United States? The average Computer Security Specialist salary in the United States is $61,062 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $53,626 and $71,180. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Information Security Specialist
GAMA-1 Technologies - Silver Spring , MD
... Security Specialist to join our team. The candidate will be based in Silver Spring, MD. This role ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (i.e., EE, CPE, MIS, IT) * Proficiency in ...
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Security Specialist
University of Maryland University College - Largo , Maryland
Security Specialist OffIce of Security Regular, Non-Exempt, 100% Full Time, Pay Grade 010 ... computer systems configured for security operations, ability to assist emergency response teams ...
The Washington Post - 5 days ago
VM Ware Specialist- CCure/ Exacq/ Wavereader
Asen Computer Associates - San Jose , CA
VM Ware Specialist Duration: 6+months Location ... San Jose, CA W2 hourly rate Minimum 5 years experience in Physical Security industry, performing ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Technology Support Specialist - Redmond
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES - Redmond , WA
Technology Support Specialist - Datacenter Physical Security Reports To: Technology Manager ... This role will be responsible for the build and maintenance of computer desktop environment by ...
Jobble, Inc. - 10 days ago
IT Security Vulnerability Specialist
VanderHouwen - Portland , OR
Job ID: 43587 IT Security Vulnerability Specialist Our client is seeking an IT Security ... Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience ...
Dice.com - 5 days ago
Regional IT Specialist
Crossover Health - San Jose , CA
... security procedures * Actively participate in Tech team initiatives, collaborating with team ... Demonstrated background in computer operations and troubleshooting. Ability to deal with technical ...
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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 Computer Security Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Computer Security Specialist ranges from $53,626 to $71,180 with the average base salary of $61,062. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,180 to $74,476 with the average total cash compensation of $63,238.

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