As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Washington, DC is $101,650, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,955 weekly, or $8,471 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $84,965 to $122,230. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,917) and 75th percentile ($112,422), while top earners (90th percentile) make $122,230 per year. This $19,505 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, Washington Security Systems Engineer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 86 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 $84,965 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $92,917 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $101,650 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $112,422 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $122,230 Washington, DC 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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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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $92,917 to $112,422 with the average base salary of $101,650. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,511 to $111,527 with the average total cash compensation of $102,505.

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