As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Acworth, GA is $101,450, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,951 weekly, or $8,454 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Security Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Software Security Engineer in Acworth, GA vary widely, spanning from $85,190 to $119,027. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,939) and 75th percentile ($110,651), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,027 per year. This $17,712 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, Acworth Software Security Engineer often earn 0.6% 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 $85,190 Acworth, GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $92,939 Acworth, GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $101,450 Acworth, GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $110,651 Acworth, GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $119,027 Acworth, GA August 01, 2026
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    Software Security Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Acworth, Georgia    Acworth is a city in Cobb County Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The 2016 estimate for Acworth's population is 28....More

Acworth, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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