As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Texas is $89,880, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,728 weekly, or $7,490 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $75,127 to $108,077. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,158) and 75th percentile ($99,405), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,077 per year. This $17,247 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, Texas Security Systems Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $75,127 TX May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $82,158 TX May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $89,880 TX May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $99,405 TX May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $108,077 TX May 18, 2021
25% $82,158 10% $75,127 90% $108,077 75% $99,405 $89,880 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $78,335 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $78,423 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $78,864 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $84,422 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $78,070 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $87,068 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $83,187 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $79,482 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $78,070 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $82,128 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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