As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Allentown, PA is $105,762, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,034 weekly, or $8,814 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 Allentown, PA vary widely, spanning from $88,810 to $124,086. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,889) and 75th percentile ($115,353), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,086 per year. This $18,464 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, Allentown Software Security Engineer often earn 0.4% lower than national averages. However, Allentown currently ranks 346 statewide for Software 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
Software Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $88,810 Allentown, PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $96,889 Allentown, PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $105,762 Allentown, PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $115,353 Allentown, PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $124,086 Allentown, PA August 01, 2026
25% $96,889 10% $88,810 90% $124,086 75% $115,353 $105,762 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 Allentown, PA. The base salary for Software Security Engineer ranges from $96,889 to $115,353 with the average base salary of $105,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,889 to $132,677 with the average total cash compensation of $117,408.

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania    Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populo....More

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