As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Johnstown, PA is $93,576, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,800 weekly, or $7,798 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 Johnstown, PA vary widely, spanning from $78,577 to $109,788. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,725) and 75th percentile ($102,062), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,788 per year. This $16,337 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, Johnstown Software Security Engineer often earn 11.1% lower than national averages. However, Johnstown currently ranks 777 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 $78,577 Johnstown, PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $85,725 Johnstown, PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $93,576 Johnstown, PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $102,062 Johnstown, PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $109,788 Johnstown, PA August 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 Johnstown, Pennsylvania    Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States, 43 miles (69 km) west-southwest of Altoona and 67 miles (108 km) east of Pittsburg....More

Johnstown, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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