As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Abingdon, IL is $99,452, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,913 weekly, or $8,288 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Security Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Software Security Engineer in Abingdon, IL vary widely, spanning from $83,523 to $116,354. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,114) and 75th percentile ($108,299), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,354 per year. This $17,185 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Security Architecture, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abingdon Software Security Engineer often earn 7.8% lower than national averages. 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
Software Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $83,523 Abingdon, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $91,114 Abingdon, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $99,452 Abingdon, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $108,299 Abingdon, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $116,354 Abingdon, IL January 01, 2026
25% $91,114 10% $83,523 90% $116,354 75% $108,299 $99,452 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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About Abingdon, Illinois    Abingdon is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States, 50 miles (80 km) west of Peoria. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area....More

Abingdon, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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