Software Security Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Security Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Security Analyst in the United States is $89,548 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Software Security Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,683
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,198 to $103,228
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,955
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Software Security Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $103,228 $8,602 $1,985 $50
Average $89,548 $7,462 $1,722 $43
25th Percentile $77,198 $6,433 $1,485 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Software Security Analyst Salaries

A Software Security Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Security Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Security Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $119,503
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,133
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,890
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,645
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,438
Levels Salary
Sales Sup... Level Software Security Analyst$119,503
Sales Ass... Level Software Security Analyst$78,133
Software ... Level Software Security Analyst$89,890
Sales Sup... Level Software Security Analyst$108,645
Sales Sup... Level Software Security Analyst$160,438
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How Do Software Security Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Software Security Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $99,147.
  • California: $98,771.
  • Massachusetts: $97,455.

Top Paying Cities for Software Security Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $112,946
  • San Francisco: $111,836
  • Oakland: $109,356

What Skills Can Increase a Software Security Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 16.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 0.44% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
  • Android (Mentioned in 0.11% Job Postings): Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
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Leadership 16.09%
Customer Support 0.44%
Android 0.11%

Software Security Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Security Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Software Security Analyst

Salaries for a Software Security Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $90,109 in 2023 to around $90,671 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Security Analyst salary trends, .

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