IT Security Specialist Salary in Phoenix, AZ

How much does an IT Security Specialist make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of IT Security Specialist in Phoenix, AZ is $92,150. While Salary.com is seeing that IT Security Specialist salary in Phoenix, AZ can go up to $110,870 or down to $76,442, but most earn between $83,928 and $101,949. Salary.com shows 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.

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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 Phoenix, AZ

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83928

101949

92150

Average Total Cash Compensation

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86629

106751

95641

What is the average salary for IT Security Specialist in 2024?

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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for IT Security Specialist ranges from $83,928 to $101,949 with the average base salary of $92,150. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,629 to $106,751 with the average total cash compensation of $95,641.

View Average Salary for IT Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,150	$83,928 - $101,949
Bonus	$3,491	$2,702 - $4,802
Total Pay	$95,641	$86,629 - $106,751

* 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 Phoenix, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,915 - $101,933	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,745 - $101,727	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,928 - $101,949	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,575 - $101,521	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,928 - $101,949	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,688 - $101,658	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ

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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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