Security Engineer
Data: Q2 2026A Security Engineer earns an average of 69.600 € gross per year in Germany. The salary range is 57.600 € (entry level) to 84.000 € (senior).
Source: KI-Schätzung 2025 · Entgeltatlas (Federal Employment Agency)
Security Engineer Salary in Germany
Entry level
57.600 €
per year
Median
69.600 €
per year
Senior
84.000 €
per year
Monthly: 5.800 € median
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