IT Security Specialist Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in Detroit, MI?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Security Specialist in Detroit, MI is $94,506. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,074 to $104,554, with most professionals earning between $78,396 and $113,703.

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Common responsibilities of an IT Security Specialist

Monitor systems and perform vulnerability scans on an ongoing basis compliant with the monitoring strategy to determine impact to the security posture of the information system.

April 28, 2023

Design, build, test, implement, maintain, and optimize the network, telecommunications, desktop, and mobility systems infrastructure and operations.

March 13, 2023

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April 15, 2023

Understanding of software development patterns and the mechanics of common application security vulnerabilities.

March 02, 2023

Provide technical assistance in the designing and implementation of solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information.

April 16, 2023

Assist with security review of new IT hardware and software requests to ensure compliance with enterprise security requirements, to include endpoint security, data protection and vulnerability management.

May 12, 2023

Create and maintain configuration management for systems/networks and hardware and software documentation.

November 20, 2022

Support operations and monitor security critical systems(database, web and email servers) and changes to sensitive computer controls to ensure appropriate administrative actions, investigate and reporting of any irregularities.

January 18, 2023

Demonstrated experience with Accreditation documentation, RMF Control Development, RMF Artifact management, management of Plan of Action Milestones, Audit Review, and RMF Continuous Monitoring.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Security Specialist in Detroit, MI

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94506

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What is the average salary for IT Security Specialist in 2025?

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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for IT Security Specialist ranges from $86,074 to $104,554 with the average base salary of $94,506. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,844 to $109,480 with the average total cash compensation of $98,085.

View Average Salary for IT Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,506	$86,074 - $104,554
Bonus	$3,579	$2,771 - $4,925
Total Pay	$98,085	$88,844 - $109,480

* 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.

IT Security Specialist Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,338 - $104,876	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,292 - $104,820	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,065 - $104,544	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,202 - $104,710	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,885 - $105,540	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,156 - $104,654	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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