E-commerce Security Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$148,000
national median salary
$115,000 to $192,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$208,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$154,000
Newark, NJ
Lowest Paying
$111,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1212. Full methodology.
The average E-commerce Security Engineer salary in the United States is $148,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $115,000 at the 25th percentile to $192,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $208,000, while Newark offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments.
E-commerce Security Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase E-commerce Security Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for E-commerce Security Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $29,600 to your annual compensation.
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Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote E-commerce Security Engineers typically earn $133,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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