Software Security Engineer Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

Software Security Engineer Salary in Madison, WI

How much does a Software Security Engineer make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Security Engineer in Madison, WI is $103,133. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $83,068 to a high of $124,515, with most professionals earning between $92,630 and $114,325.

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10th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $83,068 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $92,630 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $103,133 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $114,325 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $124,515 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $92,630 10% $83,068 90% $124,515 75% $114,325 $103,133 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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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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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Software Security Engineer ranges from $92,630 to $114,325 with the average base salary of $103,133. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,630 to $114,325 with the average total cash compensation of $103,133.

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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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