What are the main factors that influence an Offensive Security Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Offensive Security Engineer's salary?

An Offensive Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Scientist I - Biotech (0-2 years)earns $108,704, a Offensive Security Engineer (2-4 years)earns $130,137, a Scientist III - Biotech (4-7 years)earns $147,394,

What are the highest paying states for an Offensive Security Engineer?

Offensive Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Offensive Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $139,219, California $138,691, Massachusetts $136,843. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Offensive Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Offensive Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Platform Security Engineer: $148,440; Cyber Security Engineer: $135,063; Operator Offensive Security Red Team: $113,645; Software Security Engineer: $105,803; Senior Security Engineer: $103,031.

Offensive Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Offensive Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Offensive Security Engineer in Delaware is $127,626 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, an Offensive Security Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,355 to $143,032
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,004

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Offensive Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,032	$11,919	$2,751	$69
Average	$127,626	$10,636	$2,454	$61
25th Percentile	$117,355	$9,780	$2,257	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Offensive Security Engineer Salaries

An Offensive Security Engineer'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 Do Offensive Security Engineer 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 Offensive Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $139,219.
California: $138,691.
Massachusetts: $136,843.

District of Columbia $139,219 California $138,691 Massachusetts $136,843 Washington $136,340 New Jersey $136,289 Alaska $136,113 Connecticut $134,378 New York $133,674

Hawaii $131,423 Rhode Island $130,367 Maryland $129,650 Minnesota $128,670 Colorado $128,292 Illinois $128,167 Oregon $127,689 Delaware $127,337

New Hampshire $127,116 Virginia $126,620 Pennsylvania $125,174 Nevada $124,445 North Dakota $124,206 Michigan $123,829 Wisconsin $123,690 Vermont $123,414

Texas $122,647 Maine $122,596 Arizona $122,521 Ohio $122,433 Georgia $121,276 Indiana $120,698 Wyoming $120,585 Utah $120,409

Iowa $120,333 Kansas $119,730 Louisiana $119,554 North Carolina $119,491 Missouri $119,465 Florida $118,975 Montana $118,711 Nebraska $118,460

Kentucky $118,321 South Carolina $117,818 Tennessee $117,504 Idaho $117,378 New Mexico $116,460 Oklahoma $116,259 Alabama $115,517 South Dakota $114,272

Arkansas $113,593 West Virginia $113,229 Mississippi $112,135

Top Paying Cities for Offensive Security Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $131,788
Little Creek: $130,568
Magnolia: $131,109

Lincoln, DE $131,788 Little Creek, DE $130,568 Magnolia, DE $131,109 Milford, DE $131,788 Marydel, DE $130,078 Millsboro, DE $131,788 Millville, DE $132,668 Milton, DE $131,788

Nassau, DE $131,788 Ocean View, DE $132,668 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,668 Seaford, DE $130,405 Selbyville, DE $132,668 Smyrna, DE $129,927 Viola, DE $131,109 Woodside, DE $130,732

Bear, DE $128,971 Newark, DE $129,022 Claymont, DE $129,122 Delaware City, DE $129,022 Hockessin, DE $129,122 Kirkwood, DE $129,022 Middletown, DE $129,663 Montchanin, DE $129,122

New Castle, DE $129,122 Odessa, DE $129,839 Port Penn, DE $128,670 Rockland, DE $129,122 Saint Georges, DE $129,022 Townsend, DE $129,650 Winterthur, DE $129,122 Lewes, DE $131,788

Wilmington, DE $129,122 Dover, DE $130,505 Dover Afb, DE $130,807 Bethany Beach, DE $132,668 Bethel, DE $130,405 Bridgeville, DE $131,788 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,644 Cheswold, DE $130,204

Clayton, DE $129,877 Dagsboro, DE $132,668 Delmar, DE $130,405 Ellendale, DE $131,788 Felton, DE $131,788 Fenwick Island, DE $132,668 Frankford, DE $132,668 Frederica, DE $131,788

Georgetown, DE $131,788 Greenwood, DE $131,788 Harbeson, DE $131,788 Harrington, DE $131,788 Hartly, DE $129,814 Houston, DE $131,788 Kenton, DE $129,877 Laurel, DE $130,405

Yorklyn, DE $129,122

Offensive Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Offensive Security Engineer'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

$117,355

Average $127,626/year

$143,032

$9,780

Average $10,636/month

$11,919

$2,257

Average $2,454/week

$2,751

$56

Average $61/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,032	$11,919	$2,751	$69
Average	$127,626	$10,636	$2,454	$61
25th Percentile	$117,355	$9,780	$2,257	$56

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