IT Security Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in the United States? The average IT Security Specialist salary in the United States is $109,800 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $100,502 and $119,560. 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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$100,502 to $119,560
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IT Specialist
Freedom Staffing - Bremerton , WA
Must have one CompTIA certification (A +, Network + or Security +) * Health Care Package * Paid Time Off and Holidays Paid * IT Specialist Computer Ops Support needed to support the Department of ...
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Regional IT Specialist
Crossover Health - San Jose , CA
The Regional Information Technology Specialist is responsible for the care and feeding of Crossover ... security procedures * Actively participate in Tech team initiatives, collaborating with team ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
IT Specialist - System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) - Remote
Coalition Solutions Integrated, Inc. - Orlando , FL
IT Specialist - Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager ( SCCM) Remote position with 60-80 ... Security scanning/remediation * Networking * System Integration * Troubleshooting General ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Security Specialist - Part Time/Flex Grave Shift
Security Industry Specialists, Inc. - Surprise , AZ
Be the security solution for a globally recognized Fortune 500 tech company. Make a difference every day and join our team at Security Industry Specialists. You matter here! Security Industry ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Entry-Level IT Specialist
ACI Federal - San Diego , CA
CompTIA Security+ (CE) Technical Skills (Preferred) * IPv6 * EIGRP/BGP * VLANs and VPNs * NAT ... IT solutions with locations nationwide.
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
IT Specialist
Express Employment Professionals - Fowlerville , MI
... IT systems and OS related software according to the specifications of the system management ... Implementation of security standards including access permissions (WiFi & Network security ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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119560
109800

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104957
127284
115295
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Security Specialist in the United States. The base salary for IT Security Specialist ranges from $100,502 to $119,560 with the average base salary of $109,800. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,957 to $127,284 with the average total cash compensation of $115,295.

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