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Security Engineering
IC1 - Entry
The median salary range for Security Engineering (IC1) roles disclosed in public job postings is $85k - $100k as of Aug 2026, based on 698 job postings from 160 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$85,000
8%
Mid
$92,500
8%
High
$100,000
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Security Technologist I
San Francisco
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
Sunnyvale
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
Seattle
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
United States
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
San Francisco
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
Sunnyvale
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
Seattle
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I
United States
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$133k - $140k
$133,000 - $140,000
Security Technologist I - Technical Security
Republic of India
N/A
N/A
Cybersecurity Engineer I
Remote
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$130k - $140k
$130,000 - $140,000
Cybersecurity Engineer I
Remote
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$130k - $140k
$130,000 - $140,000
Product Security Engineer
Remote
·1-3 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$117k - $154k
$116,500 - $154,000
Product Security Engineer
Canada
·1-3 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$94k - $125k
$93,750 - $125,000
Embedded Intern - Security 2026
San Mateo
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$114k - $135k
$114,400 - $135,200
Embedded Intern - Security 2026
United States
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$114k - $135k
$114,400 - $135,200
Vulnerability Management Analyst
San Francisco
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$100k - $135k
$100,000 - $135,000
Associate Application Security Engineer
Remote
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$90k - $125k
$90,000 - $125,000
Security Engineer I
United States
·1-2 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$105k - $123k
$104,550 - $123,000
Security Engineer I
Remote
·1-2 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$105k - $123k
$104,550 - $123,000
Security Engineer I
United States
·1-2 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$105k - $123k
$104,550 - $123,000
Security Engineer I
Remote
·1-2 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$105k - $123k
$104,550 - $123,000
Application Security Engineer
Remote
·1-3 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$110k - $120k
$110,000 - $120,000
Information Security Associate
New York City
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$90k - $120k
$90,000 - $120,000
Security Analyst I
Boston
·2+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$100k
$100,000
Surveillance Associate
Nashua
·1+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Associate Application Security Engineer
Remote
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$80k - $100k
$80,000 - $100,000
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Boston
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$75k - $125k
$75,000 - $125,000
Associate Vulnerability Management Engineer
Columbus
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$70k - $100k
$70,000 - $100,000
Associate Vulnerability Management Engineer
Columbus
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$70k - $100k
$70,000 - $100,000
Associate Vulnerability Management Engineer
Boston
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$70k - $100k
$70,000 - $100,000
Software Engineer 1 - Identity Security
Remote
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$128k - $150k
$127,500 - $150,000
Software Engineer 1 - Identity Security
United States
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$128k - $150k
$127,500 - $150,000
Security Analyst
United States
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$34k - $49k
$34,400 - $49,050
Security Analyst
Remote
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$34k - $49k
$34,400 - $49,050
Junior Security Research Engineer (Remote)
United States
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$95k
$95,248
Junior Security Research Engineer (Remote)
Remote
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$95k
$95,248
Cybersecurity Summer Intern
New York City
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$85k - $95k
$85,000 - $95,000
Cybersecurity Summer Intern
United States
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$85k - $95k
$85,000 - $95,000
Security engineer I (Contract)
Mexico
·3-5 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$96k
$96,000
Security engineer I (Contract)
Remote
·3-5 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$96k
$96,000
Security Engineer I (Contract)
Canada
·3-5 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$67k - $88k
$66,700 - $87,500
Security Engineer I (Contract)
Remote
·3-5 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$67k - $88k
$66,700 - $87,500
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 88 Data Points | $85,000 | $92,500 | $100,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 405 Data Points | $117,500 | $136,250 | $155,000 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 499 Data Points | $132,000 | $156,000 | $180,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 972 Data Points | $149,500 | $174,750 | $200,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 263 Data Points | $180,000 | $209,500 | $239,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 314 Data Points | $178,020 | $211,510 | $245,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 260 Data Points | $155,793 | $184,359 | $212,925 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 177 Data Points | $170,000 | $208,575 | $247,150 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 162 Data Points | $200,000 | $236,375 | $272,750 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 39 Data Points | $218,400 | $261,700 | $305,000 |