Average Network Security Engineer with Switching and Routing Skills Salary

Skills in IT Security & Infrastructure, Network Security Management, Switches & Firewall Installation and Administration and Security Intrusion Detection are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Cisco Networking.

An early career Network Security Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $79,966 based on 31 salaries. A mid-career Network Security Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $84,834 based on 25 salaries. An experienced Network Security Engineer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $97,238 based on 23 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $85,000.

Employees with Network Security Engineer in their job title in Raleigh, North Carolina earn an average of 13.7% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Atlanta, Georgia (11.8% more). The lowest salaries can be found in San Antonio, Texas (8.4% less) and Dallas, Texas (4.6% less).