What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Network Security?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Network Security jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Columbia, WA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $152,992 $12,749 $2,942 $73.55 Columbia, WA $152,614 $12,717 $2,934 $73.37 Sitka, AK $150,523 $12,543 $2,894 $72.37 Sunnyvale, CA $148,652 $12,387 $2,858 $71.47 San Jose, CA $148,179 $12,348 $2,849 $71.24 Mountain View, CA $147,399 $12,283 $2,834 $70.86 Palo Alto, CA $147,250 $12,270 $2,831 $70.79 San Francisco, CA $147,211 $12,267 $2,830 $70.77 Albany, CA $146,157 $12,179 $2,810 $70.27 Milpitas, CA $145,611 $12,134 $2,800 $70.01

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Q: How much does a Network Security make?

The average annual pay for a network security in the United States is $124,948 a year — that works out to approximately $60.07 an hour. The middle 80% of Network Securitys earn between $80,500 (10th percentile) and $149,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Network Security Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Network Security in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Threat And Vulnerability Analyst at $804 (0.6%) above Network Security. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Threat And Vulnerability Analyst $125,752 $10,479 $2,418 $60.46 It Project Director $109,563 $9,130 $2,106 $52.67 Senior Security Researcher $107,000 $8,916 $2,057 $51.44 Entry Level Rpa Developer $100,265 $8,355 $1,928 $48.20 It Security Administrator $96,093 $8,007 $1,847 $46.20

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Network Security Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$124,948

Columbus

Ohio

$120,688

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How much does a Network Security make?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Network Security in the United States is $124,948 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $60.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,402/week or $10,412/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $167,500 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Network Security salaries currently range between $104,500 (25th percentile) to $143,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $149,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Network Security varies little (about 38500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Network Security in your area makes on average $120,688 per year, or $4,260 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $124,948. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Security salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Network Security jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Network Security Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Security job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Columbia, WA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $25,575 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $28,044 (22.4%) above the $124,948 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Network Security appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, CA, and Milpitas, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Network Security role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$152,992	$12,749	$2,942	$73.55
Columbia, WA	$152,614	$12,717	$2,934	$73.37
Sitka, AK	$150,523	$12,543	$2,894	$72.37
Sunnyvale, CA	$148,652	$12,387	$2,858	$71.47
San Jose, CA	$148,179	$12,348	$2,849	$71.24
Mountain View, CA	$147,399	$12,283	$2,834	$70.86
Palo Alto, CA	$147,250	$12,270	$2,831	$70.79
San Francisco, CA	$147,211	$12,267	$2,830	$70.77
Albany, CA	$146,157	$12,179	$2,810	$70.27
Milpitas, CA	$145,611	$12,134	$2,800	$70.01

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Network Security Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Network Security job category, we found that Threat And Vulnerability Analyst jobs have average salaries greater than Network Security jobs.

Significantly, Threat And Vulnerability Analyst jobs pay $804 (0.6%) more than the average Network Security salary of $124,948. If you're qualified, finding work as a Threat And Vulnerability Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Network Security position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Threat And Vulnerability Analyst	$125,752	$10,479	$2,418	$60.46
It Project Director	$109,563	$9,130	$2,106	$52.67
Senior Security Researcher	$107,000	$8,916	$2,057	$51.44
Entry Level Rpa Developer	$100,265	$8,355	$1,928	$48.20
It Security Administrator	$96,093	$8,007	$1,847	$46.20

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Infographic detailing Network Security salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $124,948 per year or $60.07 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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