Senior Cyber Security Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$138,420 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$99,333 $138,420 $181,253
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer in United States is $138,420 per year as of July 2026, based on 114 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $99,333, while senior specialists can earn up to $181,253. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $990 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 197 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior Cyber Security Engineer 114 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 75 0 0
Entry Level $99,333
Junior $119,798
Median Salary $138,420
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $164,000
Expert / Top Earners $181,253

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
security engineering
20%
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