Security Engineer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹4.9 LPA – ₹6.2 LPA · median ₹5.6 LPA (8)
• 1–2 years₹8.4 LPA – ₹9.9 LPA · median ₹9.5 LPA (3)
• 2–5 years₹16.3 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA · median ₹17.2 LPA (6)
• 5–8 years₹26.1 LPA – ₹36.7 LPA · median ₹29.6 LPA (8)
• 8+ years₹34 LPA – ₹39.2 LPA · median ₹36.6 LPA (2)

Companies paying most

• PhonePemedian ₹42.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Postmanmedian ₹39 LPA (1 listing)
• Core Stream Venturesmedian ₹38.4 LPA (1 listing)
• Smart Works Labsmedian ₹34.8 LPA (1 listing)
• Nexus Stream Synergymedian ₹29.6 LPA (1 listing)
• Cyber Matrix Labsmedian ₹29.6 LPA (1 listing)
• Synapticmedian ₹29.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Tech Nova Summitmedian ₹27 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Security Engineer salary in India?

The median Security Engineer salary in India is ₹17.2 LPA a year (about ₹1.43 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹6.3 LPA and ₹29.5 LPA.

How much does a fresher Security Engineer earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Security Engineers typically earn ₹4.9 LPA to ₹6.2 LPA (median ₹5.6 LPA).

How much can an experienced Security Engineer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹34 LPA to ₹39.2 LPA, with a median of ₹36.6 LPA.

Which companies pay Security Engineers the most in India?

Among current listings, PhonePe (median ₹42.5 LPA), Postman (median ₹39 LPA), Core Stream Ventures (median ₹38.4 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 27 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.