As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Pierre, SD is $89,136, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,714 weekly, or $7,428 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $74,859 to $104,285. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,663) and 75th percentile ($97,066), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,285 per year. This $15,403 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, Pierre Software Security Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 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 $74,859 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $81,663 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $89,136 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $97,066 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $104,285 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25% $81,663 10% $74,859 90% $104,285 75% $97,066 $89,136 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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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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