Technology · Level S2 · Salary
Senior Security Engineer salary
Typical total compensation (US national)
$232,000–$297,000
Base
$185,000
Bonus
$22,000
Equity (annual)
$55,000
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. KORE1 Security Engineer Salary Guide 2026; blended national; BLS 15-1212 May 2025 p90 $199,850 as upper anchor
Pay by metro — nominal vs cost-adjusted
“Real” adjusts for cost of living, so a high headline number in an expensive metro can be worth less in practice. Ranked by real pay.
| Metro | Nominal | Real (cost-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $275,100 | $269,706 |
| Remote (US national) | $262,000 | $262,000 |
| Atlanta | $256,760 | $262,000 |
| Seattle | $309,160 | $257,633 |
| Chicago | $262,000 | $242,593 |
| Denver | $262,000 | $238,182 |
| Boston | $282,960 | $209,600 |
| New York City | $309,160 | $199,458 |
| Los Angeles | $282,960 | $195,145 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $327,500 | $181,944 |