What are the main factors that influence a Network 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 A Network Security Engineer's salary?

A Network Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,149, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,477, a Network Security Engineer (7-10 years)earns $156,272, a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $195,565, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $123,164,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Security Engineer?

Network Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $171,188, California $170,538, Massachusetts $168,266. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,640; Network Security Senior Manager: $180,035; Network Security Manager: $153,358; Network Engineer V: $153,136; Network And Security Engineer: $151,371.

Network Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Security Engineer in Delaware is $156,932 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,689
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $146,172 to $167,274
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,375

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Network Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,274	$13,939	$3,217	$80
Average	$156,932	$13,078	$3,018	$75
25th Percentile	$146,172	$12,181	$2,811	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Network Security Engineer Salaries

A Network 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 Network Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network 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): $116,149
Early Career (1-2 years): $136,477
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $156,272
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,565
Expert (over 8 years): $123,164

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$116,149
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$136,477
Network S... Level Network Security Engineer	$156,272
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$195,565
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$123,164

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

District of Columbia: $171,188.
California: $170,538.
Massachusetts: $168,266.

District of Columbia $171,188 California $170,538 Massachusetts $168,266 Washington $167,647 New Jersey $167,585 Alaska $167,369 Connecticut $165,235 New York $164,369

Hawaii $161,602 Rhode Island $160,303 Maryland $159,422 Minnesota $158,216 Colorado $157,752 Illinois $157,597 Oregon $157,010 Delaware $156,577

New Hampshire $156,305 Virginia $155,696 Pennsylvania $153,918 Nevada $153,021 North Dakota $152,727 Michigan $152,263 Wisconsin $152,093 Vermont $151,753

Texas $150,810 Maine $150,748 Arizona $150,655 Ohio $150,547 Georgia $149,125 Indiana $148,413 Wyoming $148,274 Utah $148,058

Iowa $147,965 Kansas $147,223 Louisiana $147,006 North Carolina $146,929 Missouri $146,898 Florida $146,295 Montana $145,970 Nebraska $145,661

Kentucky $145,491 South Carolina $144,873 Tennessee $144,486 Idaho $144,332 New Mexico $143,203 Oklahoma $142,955 Alabama $142,043 South Dakota $140,513

Arkansas $139,678 West Virginia $139,229 Mississippi $137,884

Top Paying Cities for Network 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: $162,050
Little Creek: $160,550
Magnolia: $161,215

Lincoln, DE $162,050 Little Creek, DE $160,550 Magnolia, DE $161,215 Milford, DE $162,050 Marydel, DE $159,947 Millsboro, DE $162,050 Millville, DE $163,132 Milton, DE $162,050

Nassau, DE $162,050 Ocean View, DE $163,132 Rehoboth Beach, DE $163,132 Seaford, DE $160,349 Selbyville, DE $163,132 Smyrna, DE $159,762 Viola, DE $161,215 Woodside, DE $160,751

Bear, DE $158,587 Newark, DE $158,649 Claymont, DE $158,772 Delaware City, DE $158,649 Hockessin, DE $158,772 Kirkwood, DE $158,649 Middletown, DE $159,437 Montchanin, DE $158,772

New Castle, DE $158,772 Odessa, DE $159,654 Port Penn, DE $158,216 Rockland, DE $158,772 Saint Georges, DE $158,649 Townsend, DE $159,422 Winterthur, DE $158,772 Lewes, DE $162,050

Wilmington, DE $158,772 Dover, DE $160,473 Dover Afb, DE $160,844 Bethany Beach, DE $163,132 Bethel, DE $160,349 Bridgeville, DE $162,050 Camden Wyoming, DE $160,643 Cheswold, DE $160,102

Clayton, DE $159,700 Dagsboro, DE $163,132 Delmar, DE $160,349 Ellendale, DE $162,050 Felton, DE $162,050 Fenwick Island, DE $163,132 Frankford, DE $163,132 Frederica, DE $162,050

Georgetown, DE $162,050 Greenwood, DE $162,050 Harbeson, DE $162,050 Harrington, DE $162,050 Hartly, DE $159,623 Houston, DE $162,050 Kenton, DE $159,700 Laurel, DE $160,349

Yorklyn, DE $158,772

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

Understanding how a Network 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.

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$146,172

Average $156,932/year

$167,274

$12,181

Average $13,078/month

$13,939

$2,811

Average $3,018/week

$3,217

$70

Average $75/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,274	$13,939	$3,217	$80
Average	$156,932	$13,078	$3,018	$75
25th Percentile	$146,172	$12,181	$2,811	$70

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