Lead Security Engineer Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Lead Security Engineer make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Security Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $153,601. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $140,271 to $168,191, with most professionals earning between $128,135 and $181,474.

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Develop the database framework to properly allocate, trace and verify requirements at the Segment, Element, System, and Subsystem levels through all mission phases.

January 02, 2023

Hands on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Hands on experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems IDS\IPS Hands on experience with Penetration Testing (Core Impact, etc.

January 03, 2023

Lead the Systems Engineering team through major program reviews including defining expectations and entrance and exit criteria for SRR, PDR, and CDR.

January 19, 2023

Manage the team that develops and maintains security accreditation artifacts to include the Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), System Security Plan (SSP), and others.

March 06, 2023

Participate in the development and/or modification of the computer environment cybersecurity program and requirements according to DoD and AF Directives, Instructions, or Manuals.

April 22, 2023

Provide guidance and assistance to subordinate units involved in SAP activities as necessary, and provide technical review and recommend engineering solutions for all networks supporting SAPs.

May 09, 2023

Actively monitors all ServiceDesk ticketing queues for the Endpoint Security function to ensure quality of customer service, quick response & reliable solutions.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Security Engineer in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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140271

168191

153601

Average Total Cash Compensation

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150521

186258

166953

What is the average salary for Lead Security Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Security Engineer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Lead Security Engineer ranges from $140,271 to $168,191 with the average base salary of $153,601. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,521 to $186,258 with the average total cash compensation of $166,953.

View Average Salary for Lead Security Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$153,601	$140,271 - $168,191
Bonus	$13,352	$10,250 - $18,067
Total Pay	$166,953	$150,521 - $186,258

* 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.

Lead Security Engineer Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,606 - $168,592	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,678 - $163,882	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,262 - $170,577	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,262 - $170,577	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,301 - $159,833	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,524 - $172,091	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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