Network Security Specialist Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$89,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$42,975 $89,000 $190,195
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Network Security Specialist in United States is $89,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 66 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $42,975, while senior specialists can earn up to $190,195. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,040 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Network Security Specialist.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Network Security Specialist over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Network Security Specialist in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 392 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Network Security Specialist 66 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 22 1 0
Entry Level $42,975
Junior $74,880
Median Salary $89,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $135,200
Expert / Top Earners $190,195

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
next-generation firewalls
21%
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