As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Pennsylvania is $91,624, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,762 weekly, or $7,635 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $76,586 to $110,175. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,752) and 75th percentile ($101,334), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,175 per year. This $17,582 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, Pennsylvania Security Systems Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $76,586 PA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $83,752 PA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $91,624 PA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $101,334 PA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $110,175 PA May 18, 2021
25% $83,752 10% $76,586 90% $110,175 75% $101,334 $91,624 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $89,185 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $85,568 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $85,921 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $93,067 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $92,714 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $82,393 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $79,217 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $86,362 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $86,539 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $87,774 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Security Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Systems Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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