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Remote Security Engineer salary in the UK
Remote security engineer roles open to the UK pay a median of $128K a year. Most fall between $84K and $203K. Based on 24 open listings that state pay.
- Median
- $128K
- Typical range
- $84K–$203K
- Top 10% from
- $218K
- Listings with pay
- 24 of 93
How pay is spread
Number of listings by annual salary (midpoint of the stated range, USD).
Pay by level
| Level | Median | Typical range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $120K | $97K–$135K | 10 |
| Lead / Staff | $203K | $203K–$206K | 4 |
Highest-paying open roles
Live listings, ranked by the top of their stated range.
- VP, SecurityGreenhouse$279K–$342K
- Principal Security ResearcherGitLab$203K–$275K
- Sr. Engineer, Infrastructure SecurityZapier$174K–$261K
- Staff Software Engineer, Security Factory: Static AnalysisGitLab$153K–$259K
- Staff Product Security Engineer (Security)Phantom$200K–$250K
- Director, Information SecurityCarrot Fertility$188K–$245K
- Staff Product Security ArchitectGitLab$168K–$238K
- Staff Security ResearcherGitLab$168K–$238K
Questions
How much does a remote security engineer job pay in the UK?
The median is $128K a year. Half of listings that state pay fall between $84K and $203K, and the top 10% start at $218K. This is based on 24 open remote roles that publish a salary range.
Where does this data come from?
From live job listings on Remotavia that state a salary range, mostly from employers’ own career sites. Each range is converted to US dollars per year and we use its midpoint. 26% of current security engineer listings in the UK disclose pay.
Does remote pay depend on where I live?
Often, yes. Many employers set pay bands by location, so a role open to several countries may pay differently in each. The listing usually says whether its range applies everywhere.