As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Clay, NY is $105,546, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,030 weekly, or $8,796 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 Clay, NY vary widely, spanning from $88,641 to $123,483. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,697) and 75th percentile ($114,935), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,483 per year. This $18,238 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, Clay Software Security Engineer often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. However, Clay currently ranks 361 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 $88,641 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $96,697 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $105,546 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $114,935 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $123,483 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
25% $96,697 10% $88,641 90% $123,483 75% $114,935 $105,546 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 Clay, New York    Clay is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 58,206, making it Syracuse's lar....More

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