As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Bloomfield, NJ is $120,866, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,324 weekly, or $10,072 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 Bloomfield, NJ vary widely, spanning from $101,507 to $141,407. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,733) and 75th percentile ($131,618), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,407 per year. This $20,885 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, Bloomfield Software Security Engineer often earn 5.4% higher than national averages. However, Bloomfield currently ranks 22 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 $101,507 Bloomfield, NJ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $110,733 Bloomfield, NJ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $120,866 Bloomfield, NJ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $131,618 Bloomfield, NJ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $141,407 Bloomfield, NJ January 01, 2026
25% $110,733 10% $101,507 90% $141,407 75% $131,618 $120,866 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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    4 - 7 years experience
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About Bloomfield, New Jersey    Bloomfield is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 47,315, reflec....More

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