How much does an Application Security Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Application Security Engineer in the United States is $96,772. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $79,102 to a high of $113,777, with most professionals earning between $87,523 and $105,673.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Application Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $79,102 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $87,523 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $96,772 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $105,673 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $113,777 US April 01, 2025
25% $87,523 10% $79,102 90% $113,777 75% $105,673 $96,772 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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