As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Austin, NV is $104,298, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,006 weekly, or $8,692 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 Austin, NV vary widely, spanning from $87,592 to $122,023. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,553) and 75th percentile ($113,576), while top earners (90th percentile) make $122,023 per year. This $18,023 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, Austin Software Security Engineer often earn 0.4% 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 $87,592 Austin, NV January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $95,553 Austin, NV January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $104,298 Austin, NV January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $113,576 Austin, NV January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $122,023 Austin, NV January 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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