As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Duluth, MN is $101,483, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,952 weekly, or $8,457 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 Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $85,229 to $118,730. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,975) and 75th percentile ($110,511), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,730 per year. This $17,536 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, Duluth Software Security Engineer often earn 6.3% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 530 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 $85,229 Duluth, MN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $92,975 Duluth, MN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $101,483 Duluth, MN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $110,511 Duluth, MN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $118,730 Duluth, MN January 01, 2026
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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 Duluth, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land an....More

Duluth, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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