How much does a network security consultant make?

The average network security consultant salary in the United States is $92,993. Network security consultant salaries typically range between $68,000 and $126,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for network security consultants is $44.71 per hour. Network security consultant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Network security consultants earn the highest average salary in California.

Network security consultant salary

Q: What state pays Network Security Consultants the most?

California pays Network Security Consultants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $123,769 per year, or $59.50 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a network security consultant?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a network security consultant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $105,044 per year.

Average network security consultant salary

$92,993

$44.71 hourly rate

Entry-level network security consultant salary

$68,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Network Security Consultant Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Network Security Consultant is approximately $92,993 annually. This figure reflects the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals across various industries. Factors influencing salary include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific field of employment.

In states like California and New York, salaries can reach significantly higher levels due to the cost of living and concentration of tech firms. For instance, top-paying states often include:

California
New York
Texas

Moreover, years of experience play a vital role in determining salary levels. Entry-level consultants may start around $60,000, while those with extensive experience can earn upwards of $130,000.

For those considering a career in network security consulting, understanding salary trends and the factors that influence compensation can help in making informed career decisions. As the field evolves, continuous education and certifications are essential to stay competitive.

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Network security consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a network security consultant typically falls between $92,993 and $176,969.

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$92,993yearly

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$176,969yearly

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$93,337yearly

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$94,311yearly

Average network security consultant salary by state

The average network security consultant salary in California, New York, and Utah are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average network security consultant salary states are Kansas, South Dakota, and New Hampshire.

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Highest paying states for network security consultants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$105,044	$50.50
2	Nevada	$102,335	$49.20
3	North Carolina	$100,488	$48.31
4	Virginia	$101,940	$49.01
5	Oregon	$101,664	$48.88
6	Arizona	$97,882	$47.06
7	Pennsylvania	$91,379	$43.93
8	Washington	$99,742	$47.95
9	Utah	$104,198	$50.10
10	California	$123,769	$59.50
11	Rhode Island	$88,892	$42.74
12	Illinois	$90,648	$43.58
13	New Mexico	$89,971	$43.26
14	Wisconsin	$88,927	$42.75
15	Minnesota	$88,138	$42.37
16	Alabama	$81,956	$39.40
17	Mississippi	$82,035	$39.44
18	Texas	$86,139	$41.41
19	Alaska	$85,606	$41.16
20	West Virginia	$85,541	$41.13
21	Hawaii	$94,378	$45.37
22	New Jersey	$87,545	$42.09
23	Idaho	$88,469	$42.53
24	Massachusetts	$93,829	$45.11
25	Delaware	$86,404	$41.54
26	Michigan	$85,379	$41.05
27	Maryland	$89,337	$42.95
28	Florida	$89,135	$42.85
29	Ohio	$81,068	$38.98
30	Kentucky	$83,055	$39.93
31	Oklahoma	$80,523	$38.71
32	Montana	$83,879	$40.33
33	District of Columbia	$82,221	$39.53
34	Vermont	$82,282	$39.56
35	Louisiana	$84,375	$40.56
36	Wyoming	$81,072	$38.98
37	Arkansas	$81,760	$39.31
38	South Dakota	$76,916	$36.98
39	Missouri	$81,168	$39.02
40	Indiana	$79,712	$38.32
41	South Carolina	$80,966	$38.93
42	Connecticut	$80,148	$38.53
43	Nebraska	$78,358	$37.67
44	Iowa	$79,014	$37.99
45	Maine	$78,868	$37.92
46	New Hampshire	$76,397	$36.73
47	Kansas	$78,280	$37.63
48	North Dakota	$78,299	$37.64
49	Georgia	$73,193	$35.19
50	Tennessee	$71,421	$34.34
51	Colorado	$74,855	$35.99

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Highest paying cities for network security consultants

The highest-paying cities for network security consultants are New York, NY, Draper, UT, and Cary, NC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$105,443	$50.69
2	Draper, UT	$104,139	$50.07
3	Cary, NC	$101,497	$48.80
4	Boston, MA	$93,667	$45.03
5	Chicago, IL	$90,920	$43.71
6	Jacksonville, FL	$88,924	$42.75
7	Brooklyn Park, MN	$88,142	$42.38
8	Monroe, NJ	$87,601	$42.12
9	Farmington Hills, MI	$85,521	$41.12
10	Washington, DC	$82,260	$39.55
11	Cincinnati, OH	$79,713	$38.32
12	Alpharetta, GA	$72,913	$35.05

Network security consultant salary details

A network security consultant's salary ranges from $68,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $126,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average network security consultant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a network security consultant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$126,000	$10,500	$61
75th Percentile	$109,000	$9,083	$52
Average	$92,993	$7,749	$45
25th Percentile	$78,000	$6,500	$38
10th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33

Highest paying network security consultant jobs

The highest paying types of network security consultants are information security officer, information security manager, and senior security engineer.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Information Assurance Engineer	$89,291	$7,441	$42.93	104,421
Information Systems Security Officer	$90,730	$7,561	$43.62	202,299
Information Security Officer	$135,040	$11,253	$64.92	145,907
Securities Analyst	$84,334	$7,028	$40.55	33,422
Network Engineer	$83,557	$6,963	$40.17	72,346
Security Engineer	$104,524	$8,710	$50.25	86,093

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Which companies pay network security consultants the most?

Network security consultant salaries at Palo Alto Networks and Populus Group are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average network security consultant salary at companies like Randstad North America, Inc. and Quantum Integrators are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Palo Alto Networks	$132,902	$63.90
2	Populus Group	$124,152	$59.69
3	Randstad North America, Inc.	$117,084	$56.29
4	Quantum Integrators	$102,118	$49.10
5	Q.E.D. Systems	$96,886	$46.58
6	Ceres	$91,957	$44.21
7	e-Business International, Inc.	$91,842	$44.15
8	The News-Review	$91,586	$44.03
9	Rockwell Automation	$89,226	$42.90
10	Microland Electronics	$88,204	$42.41
11	Akibia	$87,304	$41.97
12	General Dynamics	$87,169	$41.91
13	Verizon Services Corp.	$83,910	$40.34
14	ACP CreativIT	$77,273	$37.15

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Network security consultant salary trends

The average network security consultant salary has risen by $17,186 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average network security consultant earned $75,807 annually, but today, they earn $92,993 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for network security consultants over the last decade.

Compare network security consultant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average network security consultant salary over time

Compare network security consultant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Network security consultant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$93,000	$44.71	+3.3%
2025	$89,900	$43.24	+2.3%
2024	$87,900	$42.26	+2.9%
2023	$85,400	$41.04	+3.0%
2022	$82,800	$39.79	+2.7%

Recently added network security consultant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Verizon Communications	Principal Network Security Cyber Defense Consultant	Boston, MA	06/28/2025	$120,500
Allied Universal Security	Security Professional-Twic	Baton Rouge, LA	06/14/2025	$30,157
Allied Universal Security	Critical Security Professional-Twic	Noble, LA	05/29/2025	$32,995
ZP Group	Network Security Consultant	Dover, DE	05/26/2025	$114,785
ZP Group	Network Security Consultant	Jersey City, NJ	05/24/2025	$114,785
ZP Group	Network Security Consultant	New York, NY	05/24/2025	$114,785
Palo Alto Networks	Domain Consultant 2-Network Security	Plano, TX	04/24/2025	$198,000
Allied Universal	Security Professional Evenings	Hebron, KY	04/14/2025	$31,931
Tata Consulting Services	Network Security SME	Boston, MA	04/05/2025	$63,400
Hillrom	Network Security Architecture Consultant	Deerfield, IL	03/28/2025	$120,000

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