Intermediate IT Security Salary: $121,500 Average

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Average base salary

$121,500 / year

≈ $10,150 per month · $58.41 per hour

Location

Low
$97,000Average
$121,500High
$151,500

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Intermediate IT Security is a mid-level individual contributor role performing the full range of standard duties in the Information Technology job family, focused on IT Security work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Intermediate IT Security pays 15% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: IT Security

Associate IT Security$112,000

Director IT Security Corporate$187,000

Executive Vice President IT Security Corporate$287,500

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Intermediate IT Security make?

The average base salary for a Intermediate IT Security in the United States is $121,500 per year, or about $58.41 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $97,000 and $151,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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