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.
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Total number of Tech companies in Boston
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Total number of tech users on Built In Boston
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Security Engineer jobs in Boston

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
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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

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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

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

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

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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
+33
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Directory Security Engineer
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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)
+60
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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 Title | Average Salary | Salary 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
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Security
1% have this skill
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Talent Strategy
1% have this skill
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Hardware
0% have this skill
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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
Prefer not to say
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