As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Boise, ID is $99,087, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,906 weekly, or $8,257 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 Boise, ID vary widely, spanning from $83,205 to $116,254. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,774) and 75th percentile ($108,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,254 per year. This $17,299 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, Boise Software Security Engineer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Boise currently ranks 616 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 $83,205 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $90,774 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $99,087 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $108,073 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $116,254 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
25% $90,774 10% $83,205 90% $116,254 75% $108,073 $99,087 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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About Boise, Idaho    Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise....More

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