As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $102,319, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,968 weekly, or $8,527 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $85,931 to $119,708. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,741) and 75th percentile ($111,421), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,708 per year. This $17,680 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, Buffalo Software Security Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 490 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 $85,931 Buffalo, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $93,741 Buffalo, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $102,319 Buffalo, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $111,421 Buffalo, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $119,708 Buffalo, NY January 01, 2026
25% $93,741 10% $85,931 90% $119,708 75% $111,421 $102,319 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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