Software Security Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, California

Software Security Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Software Security Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Software Security Engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $119,453 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $102,731 and $133,829. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $87,507 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $102,731 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $119,453 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $133,829 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $146,918 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
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  • Booz Allen Hamilton - El Segundo, CA
    Job Number: R0195563 Software Security Engineer, Junior. The Opportunity: As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, te chn iq...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • SAIC - San Diego, CA
    Description SAIC is seeking cleared (Secret) Software Engineers to support Project Overmatch. Candidates will research, design, and develop computer and ne...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • SAIC - San Diego, CA
    Description SAIC is seeking cleared (Secret) Software Engineers to support Project Overmatch. Candidates will research, design, and develop computer and ne...
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  • Scientific Research Corporation - San Diego, CA
    Job Description Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is looking for a Software Engineer to participate in a team tasked with providing Naval Information W...
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  • The Informatics Applications Group - San Diego, CA
    TIAG is now hiring a Software Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. This position requ...
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  1. This Job:

    Software Security Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Cyber Security Architect II

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Security Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Software Security Engineer ranges from $102,731 to $133,829 with the average base salary of $119,453. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,167 to $140,625 with the average total cash compensation of $123,979.

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Software Security Engineer Salary in popular cities: San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco

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