As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Providence, RI is $109,623, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,108 weekly, or $9,135 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 Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $92,052 to $128,616. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,426) and 75th percentile ($119,565), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,616 per year. This $19,139 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, Providence Software Security Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 246 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 $92,052 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $100,426 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $109,623 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $119,565 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $128,616 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
25% $100,426 10% $92,052 90% $128,616 75% $119,565 $109,623 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 Providence, RI. The base salary for Software Security Engineer ranges from $100,426 to $119,565 with the average base salary of $109,623. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,645 to $137,520 with the average total cash compensation of $121,694.

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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

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