As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Security Systems Engineer in Wilmington, NC is $84,105, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,617 weekly, or $7,009 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 Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $70,301 to $101,133. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,879) and 75th percentile ($93,018), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,133 per year. This $16,139 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, Wilmington Security Systems Engineer often earn 4.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 687 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 $70,301 Wilmington, NC May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $76,879 Wilmington, NC May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $84,105 Wilmington, NC May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $93,018 Wilmington, NC May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $101,133 Wilmington, NC May 18, 2021
25% $76,879 10% $70,301 90% $101,133 75% $93,018 $84,105 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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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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Security Systems Engineer ranges from $76,879 to $93,018 with the average base salary of $84,105. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,717 to $92,278 with the average total cash compensation of $84,813.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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