As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $99,240, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,908 weekly, or $8,270 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $83,345 to $116,106. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,920) and 75th percentile ($108,068), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,106 per year. This $17,148 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, Norfolk Software Security Engineer often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $83,345 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $90,920 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $99,240 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $108,068 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $116,106 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
25% $90,920 10% $83,345 90% $116,106 75% $108,068 $99,240 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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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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