As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Amherst, NH is $98,657, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,897 weekly, or $8,221 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 Amherst, NH vary widely, spanning from $82,464 to $118,631. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,181) and 75th percentile ($109,112), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,631 per year. This $18,931 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, Amherst Security Systems Engineer often earn 5.7% higher 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 $82,464 Amherst, NH May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $90,181 Amherst, NH May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $98,657 Amherst, NH May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $109,112 Amherst, NH May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $118,631 Amherst, NH 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 Amherst, New Hampshire    Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,201 at the 2010 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog W....More

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