As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Little Rock, AR is $95,658, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,840 weekly, or $7,972 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 Little Rock, AR vary widely, spanning from $80,319 to $112,114. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,629) and 75th percentile ($104,272), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,114 per year. This $16,643 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, Little Rock Software Security Engineer often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Little Rock currently ranks 720 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 $80,319 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $87,629 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $95,658 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $104,272 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $112,114 Little Rock, AR April 01, 2026
25% $87,629 10% $80,319 90% $112,114 75% $104,272 $95,658 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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About Little Rock, Arkansas    Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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