IT Security Specialist Salary in Milwaukee, WI

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Security Specialist in Milwaukee, WI is $94,324. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,908 to $104,353, with most professionals earning between $78,245 and $113,483.

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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 Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

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85908

104353

94324

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88675

109270

97896

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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for IT Security Specialist ranges from $85,908 to $104,353 with the average base salary of $94,324. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,675 to $109,270 with the average total cash compensation of $97,896.

View Average Salary for IT Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,324	$85,908 - $104,353
Bonus	$3,572	$2,767 - $4,917
Total Pay	$97,896	$88,675 - $109,270

* 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 Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,590 - $103,967	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,947 - $100,756	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,947 - $100,756	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,397 - $102,518	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,870 - $100,663	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,371 - $107,344	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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