Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$117,500 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$77,575 $117,500 $167,500
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $117,500 per year as of July 2026, based on 14 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $77,575, while senior specialists can earn up to $167,500. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $910 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Junior Cyber Security Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Junior Cyber Security Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Junior Cyber Security Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 659 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior Cyber Security Engineer 14 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 13 0 0
Entry Level $77,575
Junior $104,111
Median Salary $117,500
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $146,172
Expert / Top Earners $167,500

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