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Total compensation for a LinkedIn Security Engineer ranges from about $170K at the entry level to $1.2M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $388K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior AssociateSecurity Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $147K | $33K | $15K | $170K - $255K |
| SeniorSenior Security Engineer | 3-6 YOE | $197K | $63K | $28K | $238K - $418K |
| StaffStaff Security Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $237K | $113K | $38K | $318K - $583K |
| Senior StaffSenior Staff Security Engineer | 8-13 YOE | $277K | $215K | $41K | $432K - $823K |
| DistinguishedDistinguished Security Engineer | 12+ YOE | $322K | $330K | $91K | $583K - $1.2M |
Entry-level security.
Mid-level. Common entry from FAANG security orgs.
Senior IC.
Staff IC. Cross-product security architecture.
Distinguished IC. External hires very rare.
LinkedIn security tracks the SWE ladder within ~3%. AppSec, Identity, and Trust orgs hire heavily; equity is in MSFT. Above-band offers for offensive-security specialists.
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