Security Systems Specialist Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Security Systems Specialist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Systems Specialist in Boston, MA is $100,130. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,023 to $116,070, with most professionals earning between $73,179 and $130,583.

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Common responsibilities of a Security Systems Specialist

Assisting Information Assurance Team in the implementation of effective, streamlined, and all-inclusive perimeter defense including but not limited to Intrusion Detection System/ Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), Anti Malware, URL and Content Filtering, firewall security, and VPN Access, as well as any other requirements identified by the Information Assurance Team, OMB, or DHS.

December 31, 2022

Demonstrated experience successfully working independently on a wide array of daily and long-term tasks and ability to be flexible and multi-task in a fast pace environment.

January 10, 2023

Monitor DISA STIGs implementation and report compliance to customer leadership.

January 19, 2023

Provide support for installation, training, troubleshooting, upgrade releases, testing and technical consultation for various vendor products used in Police Services automated systems environment.

January 27, 2023

Support the Identification Card System to include including configuration, staff training and inventory control, and make recommended changes to meet University needs.

January 28, 2023

Understanding of network hardware devices and experience configuring Access Control Lists or other Firewall or Router configuration experience.

February 10, 2023

Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and 10 (ten) years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

February 17, 2023

Actively support, at all times, company policy and best practice in the area of security, with particular emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.

March 28, 2023

Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.

April 14, 2023

Develop plans to identify efficiency opportunities within current system, supervise mapping efforts to identify coverage voids, and work collaboratively to advance integration.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Security Systems Specialist in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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86023

116070

100130

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88950

123536

105464

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

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Systems Specialist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Security Systems Specialist ranges from $86,023 to $116,070 with the average base salary of $100,130. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,950 to $123,536 with the average total cash compensation of $105,464.

View Average Salary for Security Systems Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,130	$86,023 - $116,070
Bonus	$5,335	$2,928 - $7,466
Total Pay	$105,464	$88,950 - $123,536

* 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.

Security Systems Specialist Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,023 - $116,070	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,023 - $116,070	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,023 - $116,070	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,023 - $116,070	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,023 - $116,070	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,023 - $116,070	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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