Security
Security reduces operational or security risk while keeping systems usable.
Published signal
Security + Exact DOU categoryHiring Use realistic incidents and trade-offs; verify hands-on depth behind policy language.
Candidate Show prevented loss, faster recovery, or safer delivery with evidence.
Data Net monthly DOU survey figures; the wider Security median and Security Engineer role median differ. Vacancies and responses on DOU in September 2026.
Independent salary benchmark
DOU salary survey
Salary range history
| Survey | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile | Respondents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1500 | $2200 | $3400 | 33 | |
| $1350 | $2500 | $3500 | 43 | |
| $1054 | $2400 | $4000 | 33 | |
| $1215 | $2350 | $4250 | 43 | |
| $985 | $2050 | $4275 | 70 | |
| $1200 | $2800 | $5175 | 40 | |
| $975 | $2100 | $3300 | 73 | |
| $1065 | $2000 | $3275 | 67 | |
| $1200 | $2000 | $3600 | 76 | |
| $1212 | $2300 | $4350 | 170 |
Security, cybersecurity, SOC, and penetration-testing roles · monthly net base salary in USD; bonuses excluded; all locations in the published CSV.
Derived from the shortened public salary-survey data published by DOU. Jobnote and DOU vacancy salaries are separate datasets.
Most wanted skills
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