As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Montgomery, AL is $93,914, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,806 weekly, or $7,826 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 Montgomery, AL vary widely, spanning from $78,861 to $110,185. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,035) and 75th percentile ($102,431), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,185 per year. This $16,396 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, Montgomery Software Security Engineer often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. However, Montgomery currently ranks 770 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 $78,861 Montgomery, AL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $86,035 Montgomery, AL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $93,914 Montgomery, AL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $102,431 Montgomery, AL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $110,185 Montgomery, AL August 01, 2026
25% $86,035 10% $78,861 90% $110,185 75% $102,431 $93,914 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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