Network Security Specialist Salary in Tacoma, WA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Security Specialist in Tacoma, WA is $111,135. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,623 to $126,445, with most professionals earning between $87,231 and $140,384.

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Reviews computer systems communications and response needs and recommends optimum method of satisfying system requirements within resource and funding constraints.

January 01, 2023

Supports tasks on Network Infrastructure Equipment, specifically Cisco Firewall ASA-5515X (Active/Failover), Cisco ASA IPS, Cisco Switch 3750X, Cisco Router 2901 (Access Router), including DISA STIG Compliance, IAVA Patches/Upgrades.

January 23, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementation of Cisco firewalls, authentication servers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Wireless Infrastructure, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IP address engineering, sub-net addressing and identification of well-known port types.

January 26, 2023

Assist in the maintenance of forensic and investigative plans and procedures, and participate in security incidents, investigations, and digital forensic inquiries.

January 30, 2023

Manages security risk management and network penetration testing strategies for large, complex projects by developing security vulnerability assessment plans for hardware and environment testing.

February 10, 2023

Lead incident response and threat monitoring activities to include intelligence context and analysis support, provide industry expertise and recommend relevant remediation and countermeasures.

February 28, 2023

Collect network device integrity data, utilizing specialized tools, to detect unauthorized access (login access, configuration changes, interface changes, physical access, unscheduled reboots, blocked attempts, downgraded encryption, etc.

March 19, 2023

Provide programmatic oversight to support operational procedures, policy, emergency response, international information share, administrative oversight, and Government-industry organizational requirements and effective readiness posture.

March 30, 2023

Active TS clearance with ability to receive DHS SCI and EOD (current approved DHS EOD preferred) Advanced skills in developing IDS signatures and ability to conceptualize IDS signatures from otherwise disparate information.

April 04, 2023

Monitor and understand emerging threats on open source, defined as those technical vulnerabilities and exploits that could present a threat to government networks, analyze tools and exploits, and document the analysis in prescribed formats.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Network Security Specialist in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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98623

126445

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101354

132071

115003

What is the average salary for Network 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 Network Security Specialist in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Network Security Specialist ranges from $98,623 to $126,445 with the average base salary of $111,135. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,354 to $132,071 with the average total cash compensation of $115,003.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$111,135	$98,623 - $126,445
Bonus	$3,869	$2,731 - $5,626
Total Pay	$115,003	$101,354 - $132,071

* 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.

Network Security Specialist Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,623 - $126,445	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,623 - $126,445	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,623 - $126,445	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,681 - $123,955	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,693 - $129,099	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,431 - $126,199	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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