As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Omaha, NE is $100,256, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,928 weekly, or $8,355 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 Omaha, NE vary widely, spanning from $84,198 to $117,294. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,851) and 75th percentile ($109,174), while top earners (90th percentile) make $117,294 per year. This $17,323 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, Omaha Software Security Engineer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Omaha currently ranks 575 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 $84,198 Omaha, NE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $91,851 Omaha, NE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $100,256 Omaha, NE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $109,174 Omaha, NE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $117,294 Omaha, NE January 01, 2026
25% $91,851 10% $84,198 90% $117,294 75% $109,174 $100,256 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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