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

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

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

An Information Security Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,215, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $94,388, an Information Security Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $122,979, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $143,715, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $166,507,

What are the highest paying states for an Information Security Engineer I?

Information Security Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Security Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $87,718, California $87,385, Massachusetts $86,220. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Information Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Information Security Engineer Manager: $148,440; Information Security Engineer IV: $141,205; Senior Information Security Engineer: $118,555; Network & Information Security Engineer: $93,587; Information Security Engineer II: $93,094.

Information Security Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does an Information Security Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Information Security Engineer I in Delaware is $80,413 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,831
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,132 to $88,483
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,413

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Information Security Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,483	$7,374	$1,702	$43
Average	$80,413	$6,701	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$74,132	$6,178	$1,426	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Engineer I Salaries

An Information Security Engineer I'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 Information Security Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Engineer I'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): $80,215
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,388
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,979
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,715
Expert (over 8 years): $166,507

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer I	$80,215
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer I	$94,388
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer I	$122,979
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer I	$143,715
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer I	$166,507

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How Do Information Security Engineer I 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 Information Security Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,718.
California: $87,385.
Massachusetts: $86,220.

District of Columbia $87,718 California $87,385 Massachusetts $86,220 Washington $85,903 New Jersey $85,872 Alaska $85,761 Connecticut $84,667 New York $84,224

Hawaii $82,806 Rhode Island $82,140 Maryland $81,689 Minnesota $81,071 Colorado $80,833 Illinois $80,754 Oregon $80,453 Delaware $80,231

New Hampshire $80,091 Virginia $79,779 Pennsylvania $78,868 Nevada $78,409 North Dakota $78,258 Michigan $78,020 Wisconsin $77,933 Vermont $77,759

Texas $77,276 Maine $77,244 Arizona $77,197 Ohio $77,141 Georgia $76,412 Indiana $76,048 Wyoming $75,976 Utah $75,866

Iowa $75,818 Kansas $75,438 Louisiana $75,327 North Carolina $75,287 Missouri $75,271 Florida $74,962 Montana $74,796 Nebraska $74,638

Kentucky $74,550 South Carolina $74,234 Tennessee $74,035 Idaho $73,956 New Mexico $73,378 Oklahoma $73,251 Alabama $72,784 South Dakota $71,999

Arkansas $71,572 West Virginia $71,342 Mississippi $70,653

Top Paying Cities for Information Security Engineer Is

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: $83,035
Little Creek: $82,267
Magnolia: $82,608

Lincoln, DE $83,035 Little Creek, DE $82,267 Magnolia, DE $82,608 Milford, DE $83,035 Marydel, DE $81,958 Millsboro, DE $83,035 Millville, DE $83,590 Milton, DE $83,035

Nassau, DE $83,035 Ocean View, DE $83,590 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,590 Seaford, DE $82,164 Selbyville, DE $83,590 Smyrna, DE $81,863 Viola, DE $82,608 Woodside, DE $82,370

Bear, DE $81,261 Newark, DE $81,292 Claymont, DE $81,356 Delaware City, DE $81,292 Hockessin, DE $81,356 Kirkwood, DE $81,292 Middletown, DE $81,696 Montchanin, DE $81,356

New Castle, DE $81,356 Odessa, DE $81,807 Port Penn, DE $81,071 Rockland, DE $81,356 Saint Georges, DE $81,292 Townsend, DE $81,689 Winterthur, DE $81,356 Lewes, DE $83,035

Wilmington, DE $81,356 Dover, DE $82,227 Dover Afb, DE $82,417 Bethany Beach, DE $83,590 Bethel, DE $82,164 Bridgeville, DE $83,035 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,314 Cheswold, DE $82,037

Clayton, DE $81,831 Dagsboro, DE $83,590 Delmar, DE $82,164 Ellendale, DE $83,035 Felton, DE $83,035 Fenwick Island, DE $83,590 Frankford, DE $83,590 Frederica, DE $83,035

Georgetown, DE $83,035 Greenwood, DE $83,035 Harbeson, DE $83,035 Harrington, DE $83,035 Hartly, DE $81,792 Houston, DE $83,035 Kenton, DE $81,831 Laurel, DE $82,164

Yorklyn, DE $81,356

Information Security Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Security Engineer I'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

$74,132

Average $80,413/year

$88,483

$6,178

Average $6,701/month

$7,374

$1,426

Average $1,546/week

$1,702

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,483	$7,374	$1,702	$43
Average	$80,413	$6,701	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$74,132	$6,178	$1,426	$36

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