Snapshot — data as of September 2026. See the live page for current data.

Security Engineer hiring — September 2026

As of

In September 2026, 6 Security Engineer positions were posted, with 6 still open at month-end. Postings +100.0% vs. August 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $212k. That's -22.8% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $212k–$212k.

p25

$212k

p50

$212k

p75

$212k

p90

$212k

6 postings across the month · 6 open at month-end. · +100.0% MoM

Top companies hiring Security Engineer in September 2026

Ranked by Security Engineer postings during this specific month.

Frequently asked questions

How did Security Engineer hiring change in September 2026?
Postings rose 100.0% versus the prior month (6 vs. 3).
What did a Security Engineer earn in September 2026?
The p50 (median) for Security Engineer positions posted in September 2026 was $212k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Security Engineer engineers in September 2026?
Anthropic led with 6 Security Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this September 2026 Security Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Security Engineer postings during September 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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