Software Security Engineer Salary in the United States

Software Security Engineer Salary

How much does a Software Security Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Security Engineer in the United States is $104,682. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $84,316 to a high of $126,385, with most professionals earning between $94,022 and $116,043.

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10th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $84,316 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $94,022 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $104,682 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $116,043 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $126,385 US April 01, 2025
25% $94,022 10% $84,316 90% $126,385 75% $116,043 $104,682 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Software Security Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cyber Security Architect II

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Security Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Software Security Engineer ranges from $94,022 to $116,043 with the average base salary of $104,682. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,022 to $116,043 with the average total cash compensation of $104,682.

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