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Home / Compensation / Coinbase / Security Engineer
Total compensation for a Coinbase Security Engineer ranges from about $175K at the entry level to $975K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $425K. 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 | $157K | $38K | - | $175K - $265K |
| IC4Security Engineer (L4) | 2-5 YOE | $198K | $92K | - | $240K - $420K |
| IC5Senior Security Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $243K | $170K | - | $345K - $660K |
| IC6Staff / Principal Security Engineer | 8+ YOE | $288K | $295K | - | $480K - $975K |
Entry-level security.
Mid-level. Common entry from FAANG security orgs.
Senior IC. Crypto custody / smart-contract security premium.
Staff IC. Above-band common for crypto-security specialists.
Coinbase security uses IC levels. Crypto custody, smart-contract security, and exchange security are major hiring areas - this is among Coinbase's most premium hiring categories. Above-band offers common for crypto-security specialists. No IC bonus.
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