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

An Information Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,607, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $96,026, an Information Security Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $125,113, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $146,209, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $169,396,

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

Information Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Security Engineer 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: VP, Information Security: $252,873; Information Security Engineer Manager: $148,440; Information Security Manager: $146,742; Information Security Engineer IV: $141,205; Senior Information Security Engineer: $118,555.

Information Security Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Information Security Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Information Security Engineer in Hawaii is $82,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,664
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,323 to $91,099
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,435

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Information Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,099	$7,592	$1,752	$44
Average	$82,790	$6,899	$1,592	$40
25th Percentile	$76,323	$6,360	$1,468	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Engineer Salaries

An Information 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 Experience Level Affects Information Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Engineer'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): $81,607
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,026
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,113
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,209
Expert (over 8 years): $169,396

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$81,607
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$96,026
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$125,113
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$146,209
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$169,396

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How Do Information 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 Information Security Engineers. 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 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:

Aiea: $82,386
Anahola: $81,831
Captain Cook: $81,831

Aiea, HI $82,386 Anahola, HI $81,831 Captain Cook, HI $81,831 Eleele, HI $81,831 Ewa Beach, HI $82,386 Kapolei, HI $82,204 Haiku, HI $81,831 Hakalau, HI $81,831

Haleiwa, HI $81,831 Hana, HI $81,831 Hanalei, HI $81,831 Hanamaulu, HI $81,831 Hanapepe, HI $81,831 Hauula, HI $82,013 Hawaii National Park, HI $81,831 Hawi, HI $81,831

Hilo, HI $81,831 Princeville, HI $81,831 Holualoa, HI $81,831 Honaunau, HI $81,831 Honokaa, HI $81,831 Honomu, HI $81,831 Hoolehua, HI $81,831 Kaaawa, HI $82,164

Kahuku, HI $81,831 Kahului, HI $81,831 Kailua, HI $82,386 Ocean View, HI $81,831 Waikoloa, HI $81,831 Keauhou, HI $81,831 Kailua Kona, HI $81,831 Kalaheo, HI $81,831

Kalaupapa, HI $81,831 Kamuela, HI $81,831 Kaneohe, HI $82,386 Kapaa, HI $81,831 Kaumakani, HI $81,831 Kaunakakai, HI $81,831 Keaau, HI $81,831 Kealakekua, HI $81,831

Kealia, HI $81,831 Kekaha, HI $81,831 Kihei, HI $81,831 Kilauea, HI $81,831 Kapaau, HI $81,831 Koloa, HI $81,831 Kualapuu, HI $81,831 Kunia, HI $82,124

Kurtistown, HI $81,831 Lahaina, HI $81,831 Laie, HI $81,902 Lanai City, HI $81,831 Laupahoehoe, HI $81,831 Lawai, HI $81,831 Lihue, HI $81,831 Makawao, HI $81,831

Makaweli, HI $81,831 Maunaloa, HI $81,831 Mountain View, HI $81,831 Naalehu, HI $81,831 Ninole, HI $81,831 Ookala, HI $81,831 Paauilo, HI $81,831 Pahala, HI $81,831

Pahoa, HI $81,831 Paia, HI $81,831 Papaaloa, HI $81,831 Papaikou, HI $81,831 Pearl City, HI $82,386 Pepeekeo, HI $81,831 Puunene, HI $81,831 Volcano, HI $81,831

Wahiawa, HI $82,124 Pukalani, HI $81,831 Mililani, HI $82,235 Kula, HI $81,831 Waialua, HI $81,831 Waianae, HI $81,902 Wailuku, HI $81,831 Waimanalo, HI $82,386

Waimea, HI $81,831 Waipahu, HI $82,346 Honolulu, HI $82,386 J B P H H, HI $82,386 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $82,164 Schofield Barracks, HI $82,093 Fort Shafter, HI $82,386 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $82,386

Camp H M Smith, HI $82,386 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $82,346 Wake Island, HI $82,386

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

Understanding how an Information 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

$76,323

Average $82,790/year

$91,099

$6,360

Average $6,899/month

$7,592

$1,468

Average $1,592/week

$1,752

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,099	$7,592	$1,752	$44
Average	$82,790	$6,899	$1,592	$40
25th Percentile	$76,323	$6,360	$1,468	$37

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