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Total compensation for a Netflix Security Engineer ranges from about $325K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $725K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeniorSenior Security Engineer | 3-7 YOE | $425K | $0K | - | $325K - $685K |
| Senior (Senior Sec)Senior Security Engineer (Senior) | 5-10 YOE | $565K | $0K | - | $445K - $925K |
| StaffStaff Security Engineer | 8-14 YOE | $725K | $0K | - | $555K - $1.2M |
| PrincipalPrincipal Security Engineer | 13+ YOE | $925K | $0K | - | $725K - $1.6M |
Senior security. Cash-default.
Tenured Senior security IC.
Staff IC. Cross-org detection / response leadership.
Principal security. Newer level; rare external hire.
Netflix security engineering tracks the SWE flat ladder within ~5%. The Detection / Response, AppSec, and Anti-Piracy orgs hire heavily. All-cash structure applies; offensive-security specialists negotiate above the band.
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