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Security Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 258 open job postings for Security Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Security Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Security EngineerAkkodis Group Nordics · Irvine, CA · $53.00–$54.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Senior Security EngineerModis · Irvine, CA · $53.00–$54.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Senior Security EngineerTrue Talent Solutions Partners · San Francisco, CA · $190K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Security EngineerAkkodis Group Nordics · Irvine, CA · $53.00–$54.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Security EngineerCurri · Remote · $178K–$215K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
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Security Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$185K median, $149K–$215K typical, 1,297 postingsUnited States: middle half $149K–$215K, median $185K
  2. New York$205K median, $175K–$228K typical, 136 postingsNew York: middle half $175K–$228K, median $205K
  3. New York City, NY$205K median, $175K–$240K typical, 124 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $175K–$240K, median $205K
  4. San Francisco, CA$235K median, $194K–$275K typical, 111 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $194K–$275K, median $235K
  5. Washington$186K median, $169K–$204K typical, 102 postingsWashington: middle half $169K–$204K, median $186K
  6. Virginia$143K median, $128K–$181K typical, 72 postingsVirginia: middle half $128K–$181K, median $143K
  7. Seattle, WA$189K median, $181K–$203K typical, 62 postingsSeattle, WA: middle half $181K–$203K, median $189K
  8. Texas$170K median, $129K–$198K typical, 49 postingsTexas: middle half $129K–$198K, median $170K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Security Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Security Engineer jobs in California is $206K a year, from 258 job postings with pay at 157 companies.

What is the typical Security Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $183K–$261K. The top 10% list $313K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $140K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Security Engineer jobs?

The median here is $206K, against $185K across all 1,514 postings for the role.

How many Security Engineer jobs in California list pay?

258 open postings at 157 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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