Security Engineer
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₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySecurity Engineer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
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• updated:
20 Mar 2025
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Security Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 7 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 326 latest salaries received from Security Engineer.
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
Amazon Security Engineer Salary
3 years exp |  | 1 job opening |
Microsoft Corporation Security Engineer Salary
3 years exp | | |
 Security Engineer Salary
3 years exp | | 3 job openings |
 Security Engineer Salary
3 years exp | | 1 job opening |
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3 years exp | | |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr | |
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5
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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4
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr | |
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7
yrs
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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2 yrs
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Chennai
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr | |
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5
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Chennai
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr | |
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3
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Chennai
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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6
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Chennai
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₹14.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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7
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Security Engineers
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Quess
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
1d ago
Delta6Labs Fintech Pvt Ltd
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
1d ago
TCS
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
LTIMindtree
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
SecurView Systems
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
Orange Business
Security Engineer
4 years exp.
2d ago
Branch Metrics
Security Engineer
6 years exp.
2d ago
Hitachi Systems
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
NTT Data
Security Engineer
2 years exp.
2d ago
Flipkart
Security Engineer
4 years exp.
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Security Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(45
salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
2
years
(82
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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3
years
(69
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
4
years
(54
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr |
5
years
(39
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Security Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Security Engineer
· 2-4 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
Security Engineer
· 4-9 years
dsm-firmenich
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Security Engineer
· 6-10 years
Volvo Group
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Project Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 19 Dec 2024
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Good atmosphere and work life balance was good
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Regarding Salary All are from same batch but some will get 47k per month and they are not in any projects and work and us working in projects and getting only 26k So based on work if we can get that may satisfied
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• posted on 28 Dec 2024
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System Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 04 Feb 2025
Likes
TCS offers excellent training and development programs to help employees grow professionally. Also TCS is a well-established company with a reputation for long-term stability.
read more- Salary - Good
+6 more
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Software Engineer in Nagpur
• posted on 05 Dec 2024
Likes
Work life balance in HCL is really amazing.
- Work-life balance - Excellent
Dislikes
No other benifits and salary will be very less. Can't even imagine that this company will pay only this much and don't think about hikes.
read more- Skill development - Poor
+3 more
LTIMindtree
Software Engineer in Pune
• posted on 23 Dec 2024
Likes
Being as a fresher it's really good company you must join this organization.
- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Salary hike is very less here as we can see the inflation rate in india so it's really difficult to manage with less CTC. If it will improve then I don't think anyone will leaving this organization early.
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Security Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr |
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Pune
Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Mumbai
Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr |
New Delhi
Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Security Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Internet Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Software Product Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Financial Services Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Security Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Security Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Security Engineer in India?
The salary of a Security Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Security Engineer salaries ranges from ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹54.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 326 salaries received from various Security Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹54.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 326 salaries received from various Security Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Security Engineers?
Security Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Amazon Security Engineer Salary | ₹29 Lakhs to ₹54.2 Lakhs per year |
| Microsoft Corporation Security Engineer Salary | ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹27 Lakhs per year |
| Verizon Security Engineer Salary | ₹12 Lakhs to ₹30.4 Lakhs per year |
| Flipkart Security Engineer Salary | ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs per year |
| Securonix Security Engineer Salary | ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Security Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Security Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Security Engineer are
Salary expectations for Security Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Security Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Mumbai | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in New Delhi | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Security Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Security Engineer in India are:
| Security Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Financial Services | ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| Security Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Security Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Security Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Security Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Security Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year |
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