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Sr. Security Engineer: H-1B salaries
61 labor condition applications used the job title Sr. Security Engineer. Median offered base salary $140,000; middle half $130,000–$160,000.
Applications (LCAs)61
Median offered salary$140,000
Middle half of salaries$130,000–$160,000
10th–90th percentile$108,514–$185,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $133,671 |
| Level III (experienced) | $144,935 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $157,650 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9 | $137,800 |
| FY2024 | 15 | $140,000 |
| FY2025 | 19 | $154,586 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $145,456 |
Cities
- Irving, TX4
- Seattle, WA4
- New York, NY3
- Chicago, IL3
- Minneapolis, MN2
- Austin, TX2
- Alpharetta, GA2
- Ashburn, VA2
- Middleborough, MA2
- Big Rapids, MI2
- San Francisco, CA2
- Alameda, CA2
- Atlanta, GA2
- Newton, MA1
- Addison, TX1
- Gurnee, IL1
- Lehi, UT1
- Columbus, OH1
- Herndon, VA1
- Wexford, PA1
- Rocky Hill, CT1
- Detroit, MI1
- Sunnyvale, CA1
- Liberty Hill, TX1
- Glendale, AZ1
- Greenwood Village, CO1
- Santa Clara, CA1
- San Jose, CA1
- Sachse, TX1
- Southfield, MI1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).