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Vulnerability Research Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 14 open job postings for Vulnerability Research Engineer roles at 3 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Vulnerability Research Engineer: postings by posted pay14 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $120K to $210K. Median $208K; middle half $188K–$208K.Median $208K$120K$210K

Postings per pay band: $120K–$130K: 2; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 2; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 9.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$208K median · $208K–$208K typical · 10 postingsSenior: middle half $208K–$208K, median $208K

Companies hiring

  1. Parsons$208K median · $208K–$208K typical · 9 postingsParsons: middle half $208K–$208K, median $208K
  2. Nwis$120K median · $120K–$188K typical · 4 postingsNwis: middle half $120K–$188K, median $120K
  3. The Pennsylvania State University1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Parsons · $208K median · 9 postings
  2. Nwis · $120K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$208K median · $188K–$208K typical · 14 postingsUnited States: middle half $188K–$208K, median $208K
  2. Remote$208K median · $208K–$208K typical · 9 postingsRemote: middle half $208K–$208K, median $208K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $208K median, $208K–$208K typical, from 9 postings. On-site: $188K median, $120K–$188K typical, from 4 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$208K median · $208K–$208K typical · 10 postings8+ years: middle half $208K–$208K, median $208K

Newest Vulnerability Research Engineer postings

  1. Vulnerability Research EngineerParsons · Remote · $104K–$181K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Vulnerability Research EngineerNwis · United States · $77K–$163K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Vulnerability Research EngineerNwis · Annapolis, MD · $77K–$163K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Vulnerability Research EngineerParsons · Remote · $148K–$267K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Vulnerability Research EngineerParsons · Remote · $148K–$267K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Vulnerability Research Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Vulnerability Research Engineer jobs is $208K a year, from 14 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Vulnerability Research Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $188K–$208K. The top 10% list $208K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $120K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Vulnerability Research Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Parsons ($208K), Nwis ($120K).

Do remote Vulnerability Research Engineer jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $208K (9 postings) against $188K for on-site jobs (4 postings).

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