As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Augusta, GA is $97,892, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,883 weekly, or $8,158 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 Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $82,201 to $114,852. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,679) and 75th percentile ($106,769), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,852 per year. This $17,090 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, Augusta Software Security Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 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 $82,201 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $89,679 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $97,892 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $106,769 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $114,852 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
25% $89,679 10% $82,201 90% $114,852 75% $106,769 $97,892 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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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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