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IC6 - Advisory
The median salary range for Security Engineering (IC6) roles disclosed in public job postings is $178k - $245k as of Aug 2026, based on 1,680 job postings from 202 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$178,020
16%
Mid
$211,510
16%
High
$245,000
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Principal Security Research Engineer
Austin
·6+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$158k - $205k
$158,000 - $205,000
Principal Security Research Engineer
Remote
·6+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$158k - $205k
$158,000 - $205,000
Security Architect
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$179k - $204k
$178,500 - $203,500
Security Architect
United States
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$179k - $204k
$178,500 - $203,500
Security Architect
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$179k - $204k
$178,500 - $203,500
Security Architect
United States
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$179k - $204k
$178,500 - $203,500
Principal Security Engineer
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$336k - $395k
$336,000 - $395,000
Security Architecture Engineer, STORM
Warsaw
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$9k - $10k
$8,543 - $9,641
Identity LCM Architect
Illinois
·5+ Years Experience
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Identity LCM Architect
Pennsylvania
·5+ Years Experience
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Identity LCM Architect
Ohio
·5+ Years Experience
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Identity LCM Architect
Colorado
·5+ Years Experience
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Identity LCM Architect
Boston
·5+ Years Experience
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Identity LCM Architect
Texas
·5+ Years Experience
$150k - $200k
$150,000 - $200,000
Trust & Safety Architect
United States
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$130k - $200k
$130,000 - $200,000
Trust & Safety Architect
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$130k - $200k
$130,000 - $200,000
Principal Security Engineer - Vulnerability Management
United States
·6+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$120k - $200k
$120,000 - $200,000
Principal Security Engineer - Vulnerability Management
Remote
·6+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$120k - $200k
$120,000 - $200,000
Directed Energy Systems Safety Lead
Albuquerque
·15+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$139k - $197k
$139,371 - $197,400
Senior Principal Cyber Engineer
California
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$230k
$230,000
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Texas
·8+ Years Experience
$195k
$195,000
Principal Cyber Engineer
Austin
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$190k
$190,000
Principal Cloud Security Engineer
Chicago
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$129k - $188k
$129,352 - $188,077
Managing Principal, Cybersecurity and AI
New York
·12+ Years Experience
$198k - $248k
$198,000 - $248,000
Principal Consultant, Cybersecurity
New York
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$154k - $192k
$154,000 - $192,000
Security Architect, CIAM
Toronto
$153k - $172k
$153,000 - $172,000
Security Architect, CIAM
Canada
$153k - $172k
$153,000 - $172,000
Cloud Architect – Security & Guardrails (AWS/Azure) (She/ He/ They)
Warsaw
N/A
N/A
Cloud Architect – Security & Guardrails (AWS/Azure) (She/ He/ They)
Republic of Poland
N/A
N/A
Senior Salesforce Security Architect
Atlanta
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$160k - $180k
$160,000 - $180,000
Principal AI & Cloud Security Engineer (Remote only within WA, ID, OR)
Oregon
·8+ Years Experience
$135k - $178k
$135,000 - $178,000
Principal AI & Cloud Security Engineer (Remote only within WA, ID, OR)
Idaho
·8+ Years Experience
$135k - $178k
$135,000 - $178,000
Principal AI & Cloud Security Engineer (Remote only within WA, ID, OR)
Washington
·8+ Years Experience
$135k - $178k
$135,000 - $178,000
Principal Information Security Engineer
Toronto
$110k - $176k
$109,863 - $176,209
Principal Information Security Engineer
Canada
$110k - $176k
$109,863 - $176,209
Principal Information Security Engineer - Blockchain Technology
Ireland
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer - Blockchain Technology
Dublin
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer - Blockchain Technology
Dublin
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
London
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
Pune
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
Republic of India
N/A
N/A
Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Cyber Specialist Delivery (Subject Matter Expert)
Tokyo
N/A
N/A
Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Cyber Specialist Delivery (Subject Matter Expert)
Japan
N/A
N/A
Lead Security Architect
London
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
Toronto
$110k - $176k
$109,863 - $176,209
Principal Information Security Engineer
Canada
$110k - $176k
$109,863 - $176,209
Principal Information Security Engineer - Blockchain Technology
Ireland
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer - Blockchain Technology
Dublin
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer - Blockchain Technology
Dublin
·10-15 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
London
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
Pune
N/A
N/A
Principal Information Security Engineer
Republic of India
N/A
N/A
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 89 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 975 Data Points | $150,000 | $175,000 | $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 259 Data Points | $156,586 | $184,793 | $213,000 | |
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 |