Remote Security Engineer Salary
Remote security engineer jobs pay a median $172k base, with most roles between $145k and $193k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 86 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 477 open roles hiring now.
Remote security engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote security engineer is $172k per year, with most roles between $145k and $193k — across 86 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 75% from mid level ($142k) to principal ($249k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Who's hiring remote security engineers
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote security engineers make?
The median base salary for a remote security engineer is about $172k per year, with most roles between $145k and $193k — across 86 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote security engineers?
Companies hiring remote security engineers right now include Hopper, Barracuda Networks, Cisco, Samsara, BeyondTrust, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote security engineer job?
Across current remote security engineer postings, the most requested skills are Python, Security, AWS, API, GCP, Kubernetes. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote security engineer jobs require?
66% of open remote security engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a security engineer remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 477 open remote security engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote security engineer jobs?
Every remote security engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.