As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Topeka, KS is $83,793, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,611 weekly, or $6,983 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 Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $70,040 to $100,758. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,594) and 75th percentile ($92,673), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,758 per year. This $16,079 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, Topeka Security Systems Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 696 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 $70,040 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $76,594 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $83,793 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $92,673 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $100,758 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
25% $76,594 10% $70,040 90% $100,758 75% $92,673 $83,793 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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  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 Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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