IT Security Specialist Salary in New York, NY

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Security Specialist in New York, NY is $109,192. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,449 to $120,801, with most professionals earning between $90,578 and $131,371.

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Monitor systems and perform vulnerability scans on an ongoing basis compliant with the monitoring strategy to determine impact to the security posture of the information system.

April 28, 2023

Design, build, test, implement, maintain, and optimize the network, telecommunications, desktop, and mobility systems infrastructure and operations.

March 13, 2023

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April 15, 2023

Understanding of software development patterns and the mechanics of common application security vulnerabilities.

March 02, 2023

Provide technical assistance in the designing and implementation of solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information.

April 16, 2023

Assist with security review of new IT hardware and software requests to ensure compliance with enterprise security requirements, to include endpoint security, data protection and vulnerability management.

May 12, 2023

Create and maintain configuration management for systems/networks and hardware and software documentation.

November 20, 2022

Support operations and monitor security critical systems(database, web and email servers) and changes to sensitive computer controls to ensure appropriate administrative actions, investigate and reporting of any irregularities.

January 18, 2023

Demonstrated experience with Accreditation documentation, RMF Control Development, RMF Artifact management, management of Plan of Action Milestones, Audit Review, and RMF Continuous Monitoring.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Security Specialist in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

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99449

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109192

Average Total Cash Compensation

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102652

126494

113327

What is the average salary for IT Security Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Security Specialist in New York, NY. The base salary for IT Security Specialist ranges from $99,449 to $120,801 with the average base salary of $109,192. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,652 to $126,494 with the average total cash compensation of $113,327.

View Average Salary for IT Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,192	$99,449 - $120,801
Bonus	$4,135	$3,203 - $5,692
Total Pay	$113,327	$102,652 - $126,494

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

IT Security Specialist Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,449 - $120,801	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,449 - $120,801	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,449 - $120,801	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,449 - $120,801	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,449 - $120,801	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,449 - $120,801	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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