As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Application Security Engineer in Madison, WI is $95,330, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,833 weekly, or $7,944 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Application Security Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Application Security Engineer in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $79,178 to $112,827. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,875) and 75th percentile ($104,489), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,827 per year. This $17,614 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Application Security Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 statewide for Application Security Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Application Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $79,178 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $86,875 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $95,330 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $104,489 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Application Security Engineer Salary $112,827 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
25% $86,875 10% $79,178 90% $112,827 75% $104,489 $95,330 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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