--- title: "Security Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Security Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL # Security Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL 199 security engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 98 employers, led by PayPal, 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association, and Deloitte6. The middle half of posted salaries runs $88,017–$148,380 a year (median $122,400), from the 86% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 30% of openings. 12% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Security Engineer markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 199 : Live security engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 98 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $122,400 : 86% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)55 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)60 jobs [Senior](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il/senior)52 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/chicago-il/lead)28 jobs Chicago is mid-level-heavy for security engineer roles: 31% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 199 Hiring employers 98 Salary coverage 86% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 106 53 companies · $96,264 median Established employers 60 27 companies · $150,200 median Top of market 13 9 companies · $184,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $88,017 P50 $122,400 P75 $148,380 P90 $180,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live security engineer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 199 live roles tracked in this market. - 98 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Security Engineer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 199 security engineer openings across 98 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 60 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers PayPal is one of the most active visible employers, with 18 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative security engineer openings Employer activity · 98 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![PayPal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypalobjects.com%2Fmarketing%2Fweb%2Ficons%2Fmonogram%2Fpp258.png&sig=EMpPAawptElGS9mWtVblyD6h08qeR9VeI6PJ4nQl_OQ) PayPalEstablished employers18Open roles](/company/paypal) 94-1687665 Bank of America, National AssociationStartups & growing teams11Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/deloitte6)![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile9Open roles Baker Tilly (Netherlands) B.V.Startups & growing teams7Open roles Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LPStartups & growing teams7Open roles ![Illinois Attorney General (IL) logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dillinoisattorneygeneral.gov%26sz%3D128) Illinois Attorney General (IL)Startups & growing teams5Open roles [![Early Warning Services, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.earlywarning.com%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=myf6GeO-7Nbhjo7-xgN2rEuy2-LcWPs3nkHpF2YSLME) Early Warning Services, LLCTop of market4Open roles](/company/early-warning-services-llc) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 199 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Software Engineering Manager, CybersecurityLive roleCaterpillar Inc.Chicago, Illinois$147,760Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-engineering-manager-cybersecurity-at-caterpillar-inc-62554895-7477-5bbb-a3c9-2e0828177f1c)[Lead Cybersecurity Architect, AI/Agentic SecurityMid-levelJPMCChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/lead-cybersecurity-architect-ai-agentic-security-at-jpmc-5a5a06ce-b305-507e-85a3-f69d35dd35db)[Cybersecurity Offense AnalystEntry-levelAscot GroupChicago, Illinois$90,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cybersecurity-offense-analyst-at-ascot-group-bea63324-ef6f-544d-a41f-5f8dbe445675)[Cybersecurity Sr Manager - Utilities IndustrySeniorAccentureChicago, Illinois$132,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cybersecurity-sr-manager-utilities-industry-at-accenture-28c118ef-097c-58ee-85e7-8b07dbd55fdb)[Cyber - AI Cloud Security Engineer - Senior ConsultantEntry-levelDeloitte6Chicago, Illinois$105,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cyber-ai-cloud-security-engineer-senior-consultant-at-deloitte6-7f3edd5d-53d4-59a1-a914-ac7c0acf7e68)[Cyber -AI Cloud Security Engineer - ConsultantEntry-levelDeloitte6Chicago, Illinois$82,600Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cyber-ai-cloud-security-engineer-consultant-at-deloitte6-bda6f8aa-587c-51dc-b265-985e56c7118d)[Cyber - AI Cloud Security Engineer - ManagerSeniorDeloitte6Chicago, Illinois$134,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cyber-ai-cloud-security-engineer-manager-at-deloitte6-859e0925-02cc-5c6b-b76a-55e50f61b0c8)[Security EngineerMid-levelGuaranteed Rate, Inc.Chicago, Illinois$160,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/security-engineer-at-guaranteed-rate-inc-355b149e-c577-5340-a2cd-d6813a560805) [Explore all 199 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Security Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many security engineer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 199 live security engineer openings from 98 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do security engineer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $122,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $88,017 to $148,380. Based on the 86% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most security engineer openings in Chicago? Mid-level roles lead with 60 openings. Experience level is known for 98% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for security engineer jobs in Chicago? PayPal, 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association, Deloitte6, and JPMC have the most open security engineer roles here right now, out of 98 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Engineer demand around Chicago. 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