Network Security Specialist Salary in Bayonne, NJ

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Security Specialist in Bayonne, NJ is $116,354. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,255 to $132,384, with most professionals earning between $91,328 and $146,978.

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Reviews computer systems communications and response needs and recommends optimum method of satisfying system requirements within resource and funding constraints.

January 01, 2023

Supports tasks on Network Infrastructure Equipment, specifically Cisco Firewall ASA-5515X (Active/Failover), Cisco ASA IPS, Cisco Switch 3750X, Cisco Router 2901 (Access Router), including DISA STIG Compliance, IAVA Patches/Upgrades.

January 23, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementation of Cisco firewalls, authentication servers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Wireless Infrastructure, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IP address engineering, sub-net addressing and identification of well-known port types.

January 26, 2023

Assist in the maintenance of forensic and investigative plans and procedures, and participate in security incidents, investigations, and digital forensic inquiries.

January 30, 2023

Manages security risk management and network penetration testing strategies for large, complex projects by developing security vulnerability assessment plans for hardware and environment testing.

February 10, 2023

Lead incident response and threat monitoring activities to include intelligence context and analysis support, provide industry expertise and recommend relevant remediation and countermeasures.

February 28, 2023

Collect network device integrity data, utilizing specialized tools, to detect unauthorized access (login access, configuration changes, interface changes, physical access, unscheduled reboots, blocked attempts, downgraded encryption, etc.

March 19, 2023

Provide programmatic oversight to support operational procedures, policy, emergency response, international information share, administrative oversight, and Government-industry organizational requirements and effective readiness posture.

March 30, 2023

Active TS clearance with ability to receive DHS SCI and EOD (current approved DHS EOD preferred) Advanced skills in developing IDS signatures and ability to conceptualize IDS signatures from otherwise disparate information.

April 04, 2023

Monitor and understand emerging threats on open source, defined as those technical vulnerabilities and exploits that could present a threat to government networks, analyze tools and exploits, and document the analysis in prescribed formats.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Network Security Specialist in Bayonne, NJ

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103255

132384

116354

Average Total Cash Compensation

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106114

138274

120405

What is the average salary for Network 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 Network Security Specialist in Bayonne, NJ. The base salary for Network Security Specialist ranges from $103,255 to $132,384 with the average base salary of $116,354. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,114 to $138,274 with the average total cash compensation of $120,405.

View Average Salary for Network Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$116,354	$103,255 - $132,384
Bonus	$4,050	$2,860 - $5,891
Total Pay	$120,405	$106,114 - $138,274

* 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.

Network Security Specialist Salary Near Bayonne, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,671 - $135,482	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,255 - $132,384	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Staten Island, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,525 - $131,448	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,671 - $135,482	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,255 - $132,384	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,255 - $132,384	COMPARE TO Bayonne, NJ 0%

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About Bayonne, New Jersey

Bayonne /beɪˈjoʊn/ bay-OWN is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Located in the Gateway Region, Bayonne is situated on a peninsula located between Newark Bay to the west, the Kill Van Kull to the south, and New York Bay to the east. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 63,024, reflecting an increase of 1,182 (+1.9%) from the 61,842 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 398 (+0.6%) from the 61,444 counted in the 1990 Census.[21] Bayonne was originally formed as a township on April 1, 1861, from portions of Bergen Township. Bayonne ...

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