Security Engineer salary in San Diego
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 14, 2026
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Security Engineer pay in San Diego is measured from 5 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 5 postings put the middle half between $151,475 and $169,667, with a median of $162,000.
Against the 12 other measured markets for security engineer at mid-level, this sits below 5 of them; San Francisco leads at $237,500.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
1 security engineer role is open in San Diego right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $151,475 – $169,667 | $162,000 | 5hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
