Lead Cyber Security Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$150,363 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$100,515 $150,363 $244,683
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $150,363 per year as of July 2026, based on 123 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $100,515, while senior specialists can earn up to $244,683. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,330 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 174 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead Cyber Security Engineer 123 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 85 0 0
Entry Level $100,515
Junior $119,349
Median Salary $150,363
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $177,798
Expert / Top Earners $244,683

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