Security Salaries · freehire
Security roles pay a median of $158,700 per year across 95 postings that disclose pay, ranging from $128,725 to $201,775.
Updated August 20, 2026
| Level | Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | USD | year | $104,000 | $113,700 | $162,000 | 5 |
| Senior | USD | year | $125,000 | $145,000 | $204,000 | 49 |
| Lead | USD | year | $151,475 | $158,700 | $162,500 | 17 |
| Principal | USD | year | $175,475 | $175,750 | $206,969 | 11 |
| C-level | USD | year | $207,688 | $256,375 | $280,050 | 6 |
| All levels | USD | year | $128,725 | $158,700 | $201,775 | 95 |
| All levels | CAD | year | CA$109,700 | CA$130,000 | CA$135,000 | 5 |