The median salary of a cybersecurity engineer in the U.S. is currently around 120,000–130,000 USD per year , with many reliable salary datasets clustering near roughly 123,000 USD as a realistic midpoint for 2025–2026. Because I don’t have live access to external salary tools right now, treat this as an informed estimate, not an official benchmark. In practice:

  • Many mid‑level cybersecurity engineers fall in the 90,000–140,000 USD band in the U.S.
  • Entry‑level or junior engineers might start closer to 80,000–100,000 USD , depending on region and industry.
  • Senior, specialized, or cleared (government/defense) engineers can reach 150,000+ USD , sometimes well beyond that in high‑cost metro areas.

If you tell me your country/region, experience level (years), and whether you target big tech, finance, or government, I can narrow that median range for your specific situation.