Security Engineer vs Software Engineer
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Security Engineer earns US$30,664 more per year — 36% above a Software Engineer
| Salary | Security Engineer8 salaries | Software Engineer541 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$116,174 | US$85,510 |
| Bottom 10% | US$14,400 | US$24,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$50,000 | US$42,000 |
| Median | US$140,000 | US$72,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$159,996 | US$120,000 |
| Top 10% | US$170,000 | US$159,996 |
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