As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Madison, WI is $104,234, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,005 weekly, or $8,686 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $87,539 to $121,948. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,495) and 75th percentile ($113,506), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,948 per year. This $18,011 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, Madison Software Security Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 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 $87,539 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $95,495 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $104,234 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $113,506 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $121,948 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25% $95,495 10% $87,539 90% $121,948 75% $113,506 $104,234 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 Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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