As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Longview, TX is $96,580, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,857 weekly, or $8,048 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 Longview, TX vary widely, spanning from $81,100 to $113,313. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,477) and 75th percentile ($105,339), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,313 per year. This $16,862 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, Longview Software Security Engineer often earn 6.4% lower than national averages. However, Longview currently ranks 700 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 $81,100 Longview, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $88,477 Longview, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $96,580 Longview, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $105,339 Longview, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $113,313 Longview, TX August 01, 2026
25% $88,477 10% $81,100 90% $113,313 75% $105,339 $96,580 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 Longview, Texas    Longview is the forty-fifth largest city in the state of Texas. The city is mostly located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat; a small pa....More

Longview, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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