Security Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 102 certified filings
$147,178Avg. Salary
$65,900Minimum
$187,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Security Engineer I is $147,178 — 21% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 102 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Security Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Security Engineer I is $147,178 based on 102 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $65,900 to $187,000.
$147,178
Average
$65,900
Minimum
$187,000
Maximum
102
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Security Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $154,779 | 72 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $133,735 | 12 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $141,175 | 8 |
| Security Innovation, Inc. | $117,600 | 4 |
Section 2
Security Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $153,794 | 34 |
| Austin, TX | $152,078 | 19 |
| Arlington, VA | $147,463 | 12 |
| Herndon, VA | $140,085 | 7 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.