As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Illinois is $93,920, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,806 weekly, or $7,827 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 Illinois vary widely, spanning from $78,504 to $112,935. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,850) and 75th percentile ($103,873), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,935 per year. This $18,023 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, Illinois Security Systems Engineer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide 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 $78,504 IL May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $85,850 IL May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $93,920 IL May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $103,873 IL May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $112,935 IL May 18, 2021
25% $85,850 10% $78,504 90% $112,935 75% $103,873 $93,920 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $92,537 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $92,185 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $83,540 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $84,333 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $85,657 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $92,185 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $83,098 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $82,393 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $85,657 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $81,158 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Security Systems Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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