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

An IT Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $79,668, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $93,744, an IT Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $122,140, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $142,736, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $165,372,

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

IT Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $134,201, California $133,692, Massachusetts $131,911. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for IT Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: IT Security Director: $187,991; IT Security Manager: $151,186; IT Project Engineer III: $141,341; IT Project Engineer II: $122,583; IT Security Technician: $109,178.

IT Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an IT Security Engineer in Delaware is $123,026 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,122
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,698 to $133,545
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,116

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IT Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,545	$11,129	$2,568	$64
Average	$123,026	$10,252	$2,366	$59
25th Percentile	$114,698	$9,558	$2,206	$55

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Key Factors That Influence IT Security Engineer Salaries

An IT 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 IT Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT 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): $79,668
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,744
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,140
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,736
Expert (over 8 years): $165,372

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level IT Security Engineer	$79,668
Informati... Level IT Security Engineer	$93,744
IT Securi... Level IT Security Engineer	$122,140
Informati... Level IT Security Engineer	$142,736
Informati... Level IT Security Engineer	$165,372

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How Do IT 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 IT Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $134,201.
California: $133,692.
Massachusetts: $131,911.

District of Columbia $134,201 California $133,692 Massachusetts $131,911 Washington $131,426 New Jersey $131,377 Alaska $131,207 Connecticut $129,535 New York $128,856

Hawaii $126,686 Rhode Island $125,668 Maryland $124,977 Minnesota $124,032 Colorado $123,668 Illinois $123,547 Oregon $123,087 Delaware $122,747

New Hampshire $122,534 Virginia $122,056 Pennsylvania $120,662 Nevada $119,959 North Dakota $119,729 Michigan $119,365 Wisconsin $119,232 Vermont $118,966

Texas $118,226 Maine $118,178 Arizona $118,105 Ohio $118,020 Georgia $116,905 Indiana $116,347 Wyoming $116,238 Utah $116,069

Iowa $115,996 Kansas $115,414 Louisiana $115,244 North Carolina $115,184 Missouri $115,160 Florida $114,687 Montana $114,432 Nebraska $114,190

Kentucky $114,057 South Carolina $113,572 Tennessee $113,269 Idaho $113,148 New Mexico $112,263 Oklahoma $112,069 Alabama $111,354 South Dakota $110,154

Arkansas $109,499 West Virginia $109,148 Mississippi $108,093

Top Paying Cities for IT 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: $127,038
Little Creek: $125,862
Magnolia: $126,383

Lincoln, DE $127,038 Little Creek, DE $125,862 Magnolia, DE $126,383 Milford, DE $127,038 Marydel, DE $125,390 Millsboro, DE $127,038 Millville, DE $127,886 Milton, DE $127,038

Nassau, DE $127,038 Ocean View, DE $127,886 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,886 Seaford, DE $125,705 Selbyville, DE $127,886 Smyrna, DE $125,244 Viola, DE $126,383 Woodside, DE $126,020

Bear, DE $124,323 Newark, DE $124,371 Claymont, DE $124,468 Delaware City, DE $124,371 Hockessin, DE $124,468 Kirkwood, DE $124,371 Middletown, DE $124,990 Montchanin, DE $124,468

New Castle, DE $124,468 Odessa, DE $125,159 Port Penn, DE $124,032 Rockland, DE $124,468 Saint Georges, DE $124,371 Townsend, DE $124,977 Winterthur, DE $124,468 Lewes, DE $127,038

Wilmington, DE $124,468 Dover, DE $125,802 Dover Afb, DE $126,093 Bethany Beach, DE $127,886 Bethel, DE $125,705 Bridgeville, DE $127,038 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,935 Cheswold, DE $125,511

Clayton, DE $125,196 Dagsboro, DE $127,886 Delmar, DE $125,705 Ellendale, DE $127,038 Felton, DE $127,038 Fenwick Island, DE $127,886 Frankford, DE $127,886 Frederica, DE $127,038

Georgetown, DE $127,038 Greenwood, DE $127,038 Harbeson, DE $127,038 Harrington, DE $127,038 Hartly, DE $125,135 Houston, DE $127,038 Kenton, DE $125,196 Laurel, DE $125,705

Yorklyn, DE $124,468

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

Understanding how an IT 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

$114,698

Average $123,026/year

$133,545

$9,558

Average $10,252/month

$11,129

$2,206

Average $2,366/week

$2,568

$55

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,545	$11,129	$2,568	$64
Average	$123,026	$10,252	$2,366	$59
25th Percentile	$114,698	$9,558	$2,206	$55

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