How much does a Firewall Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Firewall Engineer in the United States is $82,753. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $66,827 to a high of $97,638, with most professionals earning between $74,417 and $90,544.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firewall Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $66,827 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $74,417 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $82,753 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $90,544 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $97,638 US April 01, 2025
25% $74,417 10% $66,827 90% $97,638 75% $90,544 $82,753 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Firewall Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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