Security Engineer
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₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs
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• updated:
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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 328 latest salaries received from Security Engineer.
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.3 L/yr | |
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3 yrs
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Chennai
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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Quess
Security Engineer
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Security Engineer
3 years exp.
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TCS
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
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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.
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Hitachi Systems
Security Engineer
3 years exp.
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NTT Data
Security Engineer
2 years exp.
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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
(84
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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3
years
(69
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10 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
· 4-9 years
Verizon Data Services India Pvt.Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Security Engineer
· 1-5 years
Ford India Private Limited
Chennai
Security Engineer
· 5-10 years
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 16 Mar 2025
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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.
| ₹3.4 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 about Security Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Security Engineer in India?
Salary for a Security Engineer in India ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 328 latest salaries received from various Security Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Security Engineers?
- Amazon Security Engineer Salary - ₹40.4 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation Security Engineer Salary - ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
- Verizon Security Engineer Salary - ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
- Flipkart Security Engineer Salary - ₹14.4 Lakhs per year
- Securonix Security Engineer Salary - ₹13.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Security Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Security Engineer in India is around ₹2.4 Lakhs per year (₹20.0k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Security Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Security Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Security Engineer can earn is ₹60.7 Lakhs per year (₹5.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Security Engineer in India?
- Telecom - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 17.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 20.1 Lakhs per year
- Hardware & Networking - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Security Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 35.2 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 30.2 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Security Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Security Engineer based on 273 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Information Technology
- Information Security
- Cyber Security
- Network Security
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