Last updated 2026-08-02
190 Cybersecurity Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 190 Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Staff Security Engineer, Application Security, Senior Security Engineer, and Advisor, Application Security Engineer roles from AbbVie, UL Solutions External Career Site, and Okta. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals focused on designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect digital systems and data.
Salaries for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $70/hour, based on 11 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $99K | $121K–$175K | $209K |
| Hourly | $60/hr | $70/hr | $80/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $123K | $144K | $175K | 214 |
| Illinois | $122K | $142K | $175K | 263 |
| U.S. | $125K | $156K | $192K | 7,818 |
Salary data: 139 of 190 jobs include pay information (73%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Cybersecurity Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| AbbVie | 31 |
| UL Solutions External Career Site | 14 |
| Okta | 13 |
| Bank of America | 10 |
| The Options Clearing Corporation | 8 |
| Cboe Global Markets | 7 |
| Invenergy LLC | 6 |
Cybersecurity Engineering jobs by schedule
Cybersecurity Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Cybersecurity Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Security Engineer, Application Security | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Security Engineer | 4 | 2% |
| Advisor, Application Security Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| AppSec Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Engineer, Security | 1 | 1% |
Cybersecurity Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 157 | 89% |
| Naperville, IL, United States | 5 | 3% |
| North Chicago, IL, United States | 5 | 3% |
| Northbrook, IL, United States | 5 | 3% |
| Rolling Meadows, IL, United States | 4 | 2% |
- How many Cybersecurity Engineering jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 190 Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $123K, Mid (p50) $144K, Higher (p75) $175K, 214 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $122K, Mid (p50) $142K, Higher (p75) $175K, 263 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Cybersecurity Engineering roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from AbbVie (31 jobs, 12%), UL Solutions External Career Site (14 jobs, 5%), Okta (13 jobs, 5%), Bank of America (10 jobs, 4%), and The Options Clearing Corporation (8 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (114 jobs, 60%), Mid (70 jobs, 37%), and Entry (6 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (186 jobs, 98%) and Contract (4 jobs, 2%).
- What Cybersecurity Engineering job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Staff Security Engineer, Application Security (1 job, 1%), Senior Security Engineer (4 jobs, 2%), Advisor, Application Security Engineer (1 job, 1%), AppSec Engineer (1 job, 1%), and Senior Engineer, Security (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (186 of 190). 114 of 190 current jobs are at the senior level. 139 of 190 jobs include pay information.
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