Startup Security Engineer Salary

Startups pay Security Engineers a median salary of $170,129 per year. Based on 3,758 Security Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $98,430 and $270,319, with an average of $176,421.

95th Percentile
$270,319
Average
$176,421
Range
$98,430 - $270,319
Sample Size
3,758
Last updated July 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Security Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how Security Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Security Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Security Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Security Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $276,347 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $175,025 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $276,347
🇨🇦 Canada $175,025

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