Security Engineer salary in Boston

Average Base Salary in Boston

$134,021
$16,460
Additional Cash Compensation
$150,481
Total Compensation
Median: 125,000
Min: $88K
Max: $200K

How Much Does a Security Engineer Make in Boston?

The average salary for a Security Engineer in Boston is $134,021. The average additional cash compensation for a Security Engineer in Boston is $16,460. The average total compensation for a Security Engineer in Boston is $150,481. Security Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Security Engineer employees in Boston.

Boston by the numbers

3,346
Total number of Tech companies in Boston
1,045,095
Total number of tech users on Built In Boston
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Security Engineer jobs in Boston

Security Engineer

Somerville
5 days ago
Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting

Security Data Engineer

Greater Boston Area
11 hours ago
$146,115 - $219,535
Annually
Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to

Security Data Engineer

Remote
11 hours ago
$146,115 - $219,535
Annually
Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to

Security Operations Engineer

Greater Boston Area
1 day ago
At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

Cloud Security Engineer

Greater Boston Area
1 day ago
Arcadia is dedicated to happier, healthier days for all. We transform diverse data into a unified fabric for health. Our platform delivers actionable insights for our customers to advance care and research, drive strategic growth, and achieve financial success. For more information, visit arcadia.io. Why This Role Is Important To Arcadia Arcadia’s Security Engineers spearhead our efforts to protect our clients’ data, guided by an industry-leading

Cloud Security Engineer

Greater Boston Area
5 days ago
$136,000 - $204,000
Annually
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands

Application Security Engineer

Remote
6 days ago
Are you a passionate innovator looking to harness the power of technology to do more good? You've come to the right place. At Bonterra, our purpose is to power those who power social impact. To that end, we serve the people who make social good possible-the doers behind the scenes across nonprofits, public agencies, corporations, philanthropic organizations, and foundations.As the second-largest and fastest-growing social good software company in

Principal Security Engineer

Greater Boston Area
6 days ago
Chewy is seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer to join an established technology team in Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN, Dallas, TX or Plantation, FL. At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. We have evolved into an innovative Fortune 500 industry leader. The Information Security team’s core objective is to relentlessly protect the digital identities of Chewy

Application Security Engineer

Greater Boston Area
1 week ago
$146,115 - $219,535
Annually
Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to

Application Security Engineer

Remote
1 week ago
$146,115 - $219,535
Annually
Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to

Directory Security Engineer

Cambridge
1 week ago
$161,900 - $184,800
Annually
West Creek 5 (12075), United States of America, Richmond, VirginiaDirectory Security EngineerDo the colors red, blue and purple mean something to you? Do you have experience, analyzing, monitoring and securing Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, AWS Microsoft AD, Google Cloud Directory, LDAP, or other directory related systems or platforms?Do you have a desire to learn and work on exciting leading edge technologies, design solutions for

Senior Security Operations Engineer (Security & Trust)

Greater Boston Area
5 days ago
At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

Security Engineer Salary ranges

The most common Security Engineer salary in Boston is between $130k - $140k.

Average Security Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Security Engineer make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $150,521 on average.

Security Engineer Salary by gender

The average Security Engineer salary for women is $167,667 and the average Security Engineer salary for men is $118,701.

Security Engineer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Security Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $200,000.

Average Dev + Engineer salaries in Boston

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Junior Software Engineer$91,494
Min: $60K
Max: $155K
QA Analyst$95,215
Min: $73K
Max: $117K
QA Engineer$108,389
Min: $75K
Max: $151K
Front End Developer$110,431
Min: $70K
Max: $175K
Systems Engineer$114,018
Min: $70K
Max: $185K
Software Engineer$116,253
Min: $45K
Max: $210K
Automation Engineer$117,500
Min: $75K
Max: $170K
Data Engineer$119,530
Min: $72K
Max: $180K
Hardware Engineer$120,867
Min: $70K
Max: $173K
Sales Engineer$122,661
Min: $64K
Max: $212K
Game Developer$124,000
Min: $124K
Max: $124K
DevOps Engineer$126,205
Min: $85K
Max: $167K
Database Administrator$129,000
Min: $115K
Max: $142K
Machine Learning Engineer$130,067
Min: $100K
Max: $180K
Android Developer$130,147
Min: $100K
Max: $175K
iOS Developer$133,844
Min: $80K
Max: $179K
Security Engineer$134,021
Min: $88K
Max: $200K
Software Test Engineer$135,700
Min: $73K
Max: $175K
Site Reliability Engineer$143,642
Min: $110K
Max: $205K
Senior Software Engineer$144,981
Min: $90K
Max: $290K
Lead Software Engineer$150,155
Min: $80K
Max: $190K
QA Manager$154,375
Min: $125K
Max: $190K
Data Engineering Manager$162,473
Min: $113K
Max: $205K
Data Architect$166,167
Min: $100K
Max: $205K
Engineering Manager$168,262
Min: $115K
Max: $284K
Principal Software Engineer$174,670
Min: $100K
Max: $287K
Director of Software Engineering$191,058
Min: $140K
Max: $308K
Vice President of Engineering$195,320
Min: $120K
Max: $265K
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)$217,542
Min: $165K
Max: $318K

Skills that affect Security Engineer salaries in Boston

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Linux
1% have this skill
2
Security
1% have this skill
3
Talent Strategy
1% have this skill
4
Hardware
0% have this skill
5
Python
0% have this skill
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Amazon Web Services
0% have this skill

Recent Security Engineer salaries in Boston

$124,607
Yearly Salary
A Senior IT Information Security Analyst reported a yearly salary of $124,607 with +$12,460 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$148,000
Yearly Salary
A Principle Information Security Analyst reported a yearly salary of $148,000 with +$14,800 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Manager IT Information Security reported a yearly salary of $200,000 with +$40,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$155,000
Yearly Salary
A Principle IT Security Analyst reported a yearly salary of $155,000 with +$15,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Trust and Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Boston
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000
3-5 Years of Experience
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1,000+ Employees
Boston
$169,600
Yearly Salary
A Software Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $169,600
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Boston
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $90,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Boston
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $130,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Boston
$88,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $88,000 with +$1,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Boston
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