Remote Compensation Data · May 9, 2026
Remote Security Salaries
Real numbers from 57 remote security job listings that publish salary ranges. Not a survey — these are the ranges employers are actively advertising.
Salary statistics
Median salary
$233,500
25th percentile
$209,775
75th percentile
$309,500
Sample size
57
jobs
Salary Range
Bar = 25th–75th percentile band (interquartile range). Tick mark = median. Full range: $103,000 – $490,000.
P25 (lower quartile)
$209,775
Median
$233,500
P75 (upper quartile)
$309,500
By Seniority Level
How security compensation scales with experience level.
| Level | Median | P25 | P75 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $233,500 | $207,000 | $284,500 | 32 |
| Senior | $211,500 | $198,850 | $282,000 | 11 |
| Lead | $356,500 | $215,100 | $376,000 | 7 |
| Staff | $312,500 | $225,000 | $312,500 | 2 |
| Principal | $349,500 | $341,250 | $383,800 | 5 |
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Data sourced from remote job listings with published salary ranges. Listings without salary data are excluded. Figures are annual USD unless stated otherwise. Updated daily via automated collection. Methodology →
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