As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Abingdon, VA is $80,112, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,541 weekly, or $6,676 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Security Systems Engineer in Abingdon, VA vary widely, spanning from $66,962 to $96,331. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,229) and 75th percentile ($88,602), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,331 per year. This $15,373 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Azure, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abingdon Security Systems Engineer often earn 13.0% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Security Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $66,962 Abingdon, VA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $73,229 Abingdon, VA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $80,112 Abingdon, VA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $88,602 Abingdon, VA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $96,331 Abingdon, VA May 18, 2021
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What is a Security Systems Engineer ?

Security engineering is a specialized field of engineering that focuses on the security aspects in the design of systems that need to be able to deal robustly with possible sources of disruption, ranging from natural disasters to malicious acts. It is similar to other systems engineering activities in that its primary motivation is to support the delivery of engineering solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements, but it has the added dimension of preventing misuse and malicious behavior. Those constraints and restrictions are often asserted as a security policy. In on...

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  1. This Job:

    Security Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Software Systems Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Abingdon, Virginia    Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census....More

Abingdon, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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