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Security Engineer Salary in New York

Base salary bands for security engineer roles in New York, adjusted from the national US reference band using a local market multiplier of 122%.

25th percentile
$166k
Median
$215k
75th percentile
$271k
90th percentile
$336k

Cost-of-living adjusted

$140k

Equivalent purchasing power at US national average cost of living

Rent burden

21.8%

Median annual rent as a share of median gross pay

Estimated openings

110

Active openings estimate for this role in New York

By level

Security Engineer pay by level in New York

LevelP25MedianP90
Entry$125k$149k$203k
Mid$166k$202k$274k
Senior$220k$263k$364k
Staff$283k$336k$478k

3 open security engineer roles in New York right now

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FAQ

Common questions

What is the average Security Engineer salary in New York?

The median security engineer salary in New York is $215k, with a typical range of $166k to $336k depending on level and company.

How far does a Security Engineer salary go in New York?

Adjusted for local cost of living, the median security engineer salary in New York is equivalent to about $140k of US-national purchasing power. Median rent takes up roughly 21.8% of gross pay.

How many Security Engineer openings are there in New York?

We estimate around 110 active security engineer openings in New York at any given time, scaled from the city's overall market size and hiring demand for this role.

Which companies hire Security Engineers in New York?

Stripe, Datadog have hired for this role in New York.