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Total compensation for a Airbnb Security Engineer ranges from about $198K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $470K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC3Security Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $167K | $49K | $16K | $198K - $293K |
| IC4Security Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $207K | $89K | $28K | $268K - $458K |
| IC5Senior Security Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $247K | $176K | $51K | $378K - $720K |
| IC6Staff Security Engineer | 8-14 YOE | $297K | $290K | $73K | $530K - $1.1M |
| IC7Principal Security Engineer | 12+ YOE | $342K | $505K | $102K | $735K - $1.6M |
Entry-level security.
Mid-level. Common entry from FAANG security orgs.
Senior IC.
Staff IC. Trust & Safety / fraud platform leadership.
Principal IC. External hires very rare.
Airbnb security engineering uses IC levels. Trust & Safety, fraud / payments security, and platform security are major hiring areas. Bands track SWE within ~3%.
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