Security Engineer vs Software Engineer
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Security Engineer earns US$18,055 more per year — 23% above a Software Engineer
| Salary | Security Engineer48 salaries | Software Engineer1506 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$95,854 | US$77,799 |
| Bottom 10% | US$20,000 | US$18,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$47,640 | US$36,000 |
| Median | US$72,000 | US$60,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$130,000 | US$105,000 |
| Top 10% | US$176,000 | US$144,996 |
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