As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Cincinnati, OH is $89,210, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,716 weekly, or $7,434 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 Cincinnati, OH vary widely, spanning from $74,567 to $107,271. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,545) and 75th percentile ($98,664), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,271 per year. This $17,119 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, Cincinnati Security Systems Engineer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Cincinnati currently ranks 467 statewide for Security Systems Engineer job salary. 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 $74,567 Cincinnati, OH May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $81,545 Cincinnati, OH May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $89,210 Cincinnati, OH May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $98,664 Cincinnati, OH May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $107,271 Cincinnati, OH 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Systems Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $81,545 to $98,664 with the average base salary of $89,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,312 to $97,878 with the average total cash compensation of $89,961.

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