Software Security Engineer Salary in the United States

Software Security Engineer Salary

How much does a Software Security Engineer make in the United States? The average Software Security Engineer salary in the United States is $112,482 as of November 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $102,599 and $122,689. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $102,599 10% $93,601 90% $131,981 75% $122,689 $112,482 50%(Median)

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F5 Network Security Engineer
Capital One - Falls Church , VA
F5 Network Security Engineer F5 Network Security Engineer Are you an innovative thinker who thrives ... Knowledge of Hardware and Software troubleshooting * Knowledge of Viprion Platforms * Experience ...
Capital One - 2 days ago
Endpoint Security Engineer
Capital One - Goochland , VA
At least 2 years of experience in software engineering Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree * One or more cyber security related professional certifications * 2+ years of experience in CI/CD ...
Capital One - 2 days ago
Security Engineer
Koalafi - Richmond , VA
As well, the Security Engineer will work with systems and software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. * Participate in the detection, containment, and ...
LinkedIn - 29 days ago
Network Security Engineer Lead
SAIC - Reston , VA
The Network Security Engineer Lead will be an integral member of the program and coordinating ... Testing and checking the system for weaknesses in software and hardware. Configuring and installing ...
SAIC - 14 days ago
Principal Security Engineer (Remote)
Broadlume - Richmond , VA
Guide software engineers on secure design and code - This is primarily a core software engineering role in security (not security ops or project management/coordination) * Provide technical guidance ...
LinkedIn - 19 days ago
Security Engineer
Cloudforce - Herndon , VA
Security Engineer Location: Client Site - Herndon, VA (Must be local to the Northern Virginia area ... Install agent software and configure applications and agents * Develop and submit firewall policy ...
LinkedIn - 49 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Software Security Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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102599
122689
112482

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
106102
129220
117128
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 $102,599 to $122,689 with the average base salary of $112,482. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,102 to $129,220 with the average total cash compensation of $117,128.

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