As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Security Engineer in Worcester, MA is $110,952, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,134 weekly, or $9,246 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $93,181 to $129,809. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,650) and 75th percentile ($120,822), while top earners (90th percentile) make $129,809 per year. This $19,172 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, Worcester Software Security Engineer often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $93,181 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $101,650 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $110,952 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $120,822 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Security Engineer Salary $129,809 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
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    Software Security Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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