As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Gastonia, NC is $88,641, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,705 weekly, or $7,387 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 Gastonia, NC vary widely, spanning from $74,092 to $106,587. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,025) and 75th percentile ($98,034), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,587 per year. This $17,009 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, Gastonia Security Systems Engineer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Gastonia currently ranks 502 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 $74,092 Gastonia, NC May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $81,025 Gastonia, NC May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $88,641 Gastonia, NC May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $98,034 Gastonia, NC May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $106,587 Gastonia, NC 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 Gastonia, North Carolina    Gastonia is the largest city in and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the second largest satellite city of the C....More

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