As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Roanoke, VA is $84,509, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,625 weekly, or $7,042 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 Roanoke, VA vary widely, spanning from $70,638 to $101,619. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,249) and 75th percentile ($93,465), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,619 per year. This $16,216 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, Roanoke Security Systems Engineer often earn 8.2% lower than national averages. However, Roanoke currently ranks 674 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 $70,638 Roanoke, VA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $77,249 Roanoke, VA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $84,509 Roanoke, VA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $93,465 Roanoke, VA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $101,619 Roanoke, VA 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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85220
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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $77,249 to $93,465 with the average base salary of $84,509. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,080 to $92,721 with the average total cash compensation of $85,220.

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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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