Firewall Administrator Salary

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How much does a Firewall Administrator make? The average Firewall Administrator salary is $186,510 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $164,926 and $209,664. 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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Firewall Administrator - 1802388
CTC - Indian Head , MD
Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Firewall Administrator to support our team located at the Indian Head Campus and EOD Campus of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 57 days ago
Firewall and O365 Administrator
Top Stack - Philadelphia , PA
Administer Firewall solutions to protect company resources from external threats * Oversee the maintenance and security of company intranets, computer systems * Implement and maintain identity ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
W2 - Sr IT Analyst/Programmer (Linux System Admin, SQL, Apache, Bash script, Firewall) - Remote
Tanson Corp - Rochester , MN
Competent in RHEL networking, troubleshooting, and security configurations, including SELinux and firewall. Monitoring & Logging: Experienced in RHEL-compatible monitoring tools and efficient log ...
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Systems Administrator
Armor Animal Health - Beaver Dam , WI
Maintain network services such as file servers, terminal servers, VPN gateways, and firewalls. * Administer servers, desktop/laptop/tablet computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, desk ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 71 days ago
Firewall Senior Security Engineer
Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. - Alexandria , VA
Design, administer, and manage Palo Alto Firewalls using Centralized Panorama Management * Configure and troubleshoot IPSEC Site to Site VPNs * Configure and troubleshoot SSL decryption on Palo Alto ...
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Network Engineer
S2Technologies - Arlington , VA
Maintain firewalls, administer and maintain network IP addresses, * Document processes and able to analyze and recommend improvements in processes or technologies * Update and maintain relevant ...
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Firewall Administrator Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Firewall Administrator between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Firewall Administrator in each city.

Firewall Administrator Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $233,138
Washington, DC $207,586
Miami, FL $179,982
Chicago, IL $195,649
Boston, MA $209,078
New York, NY $217,844
Dallas, TX $184,086
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Average Salary Range for Firewall Administrator

Average Base Salary

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164926
209664
186510

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
178369
265437
220531
What is the average salary for Firewall Administrator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firewall Administrator in the United States. The base salary for Firewall Administrator ranges from $164,926 to $209,664 with the average base salary of $186,510. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $178,369 to $265,437 with the average total cash compensation of $220,531.

View Average Salary for Firewall Administrator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $186,510 $164,926 - $209,664
Bonus $34,021 $13,443 - $55,773
Total Pay $220,531 $178,369 - $265,437
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Firewall Engineer and Firewall Administrator?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Firewall Administrator is $186,510, and the average salary of Firewall Engineer is $80,531. The average salary of Firewall Engineer is lower than Firewall Administrator. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Firewall Administrator, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Firewall Administrator. a Firewall Administrator Salary in Oxnard, CA is $199,939 as of March 26, 2024; a Firewall Administrator Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $172,335 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Firewall Administrator Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Firewall Administrator vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Firewall Administrator?
Salary ranges for a Firewall Administrator can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024