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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Software Security Engineer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $207,458.
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Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Security Engineer are NVIDIA, Informatica, and Synopsys.
Frequently asked questions about Software Security Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Security Engineer is $166,099 per year or $80 per hour, with top earners making up to $254,230 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $133,915 (25th percentile) to $208,420 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 148 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Security Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Security Engineer is $208,420 per year, $17,368 per month or $100 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Security Engineer is $133,915 per year, $11,160 per month or $64 per hour.
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
